Man arrested on suspicion of double murder

Lynette HorsburghBBC Information, MerseysidePolice handoutMr Greener and Ms Jackson died of their accidents shortly after the fireA man has been arrested on suspicion of double homicide after the deaths of an aged couple in a fireplace at their dwelling.Grandparents Peter Eric Greener, 77, who is called Eric, and his companion Sheila Jackson, 83, died following the blaze at their dwelling on South John Road, St Helens, on Tuesday, Merseyside Police mentioned.The drive mentioned an accelerant was used to start out the hearth.A 31-year-old from St Helens was arrested earlier and has been taken into custody for questioning, it added.Police handoutSheila Jackson died on ThursdayMr Greener died on Wednesday night, whereas Ms Jackson died from her accidents on Thursday morning.Det Supt Rachel Wilson mentioned: “Though an arrest has been made, I want to take this chance to remind folks to cross on data on to police or anonymously through Crimestoppers.​”Intensive inquiries proceed, and to that finish we’re nonetheless interesting for anybody with data to come back ahead, notably should you stay within the space of South John Road and recall seeing or listening to something suspicious at across the time of the incident.”Police handoutPeter Eric Greener was often known as EricShe mentioned: “Please don’t assume what you recognize has already been reported to us, as we will rapidly make that evaluation.”She additionally urged folks to not remark or put up on social media something which might jeopardise the investigation.