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Salford house fire: Pair in court over murder of three children Salford house fire: Pair in court over murder of three children
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Two people charged with murder over the deaths of three children in a house fire in Salford have appeared in court.Two people charged with murder over the deaths of three children in a house fire in Salford have appeared in court.
Zac Bolland, 23, and Courtney Brierley, 20, both of Worsley, Salford were also charged with arson and four counts of attempted murder.Zac Bolland, 23, and Courtney Brierley, 20, both of Worsley, Salford were also charged with arson and four counts of attempted murder.
They were remanded in custody until their next appearance on Thursday. They were remanded in custody until their next appearance.
Demi Pearson, 14, Brandon, eight, and Lacie, seven, died in the blaze on Monday while a 35-year-old woman and a three-year-old remain in hospital. Demi Pearson, 14, Brandon, eight, and Lacie, seven, died in the blaze on Monday. Their mother Michelle and a three-year-old remain in hospital.
The three-year-old is in a critical condition in hospital while Michelle Pearson is in a serious condition following the fire at a property in Walkden which broke out at about 05:00 GMT. Mr Bolland, of Blackleach Drive, and Ms Brierley, of Worsley Avenue, did not apply for bail and are listed to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday.
Police said Ms Pearson has been heavily sedated and has not yet been told about the deaths of her children. Two men, aged 19 and 20, arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on police bail.
Two 16-year-olds who were in the house, managed to escape before fire crews arrived.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed there had been previous incidents at the family's home prior to the blaze and it had referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) which has started an investigation.
Mr Bolland, of Blackleach Drive, and Ms Brierley, of Worsley Avenue, are listed to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday.
Two men, aged 19 and 20, arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on bail.
A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has also been bailed.A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has also been bailed.
The three-year-old, who cannot be named due to their age, is in a critical condition in hospital following the fire at a property in Walkden, which broke out at about 05:00 GMT.
Ms Pearson, 35, has been heavily sedated and has not yet been told about the deaths of her children.
Two 16-year-olds - who also can not be named for legal reasons - in the house at the time of the blaze managed to escape.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed there had been incidents at the family's home prior to the blaze and it had referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
'Really good kid'
Drew Povey, head teacher at Harrop Fold School, Worsley, which Demi attended, paid tribute to the popular pupil.
He said she was a "really good kid… fun-loving… and funny".
"Inside school [her] friendship group was enormous.
"I don't know anyone that didn't really get on well with her… and it was the same outside of school as well," he added.