Overview

• Police and fire investigators concluded the blaze was deliberate and opened a homicide inquiry.
• 77-year-old Peter Eric Greener and 83-year-old Sheila Jackson died on July 16 and 17 after being rescued from the fire.
• Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said motive is an urgent line of inquiry, as no suspects have been identified.
• Specialist forensic teams and high-visibility patrols have been deployed in St Helens to collect evidence and reassure the community.
• Anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from South John Street and Parr Street between midnight and 1 am on July 15 is urged to contact Merseyside Police or Crimestoppers.