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A man has been charged with murdering three members of his family in a house fire in Manchester. A 37-year-old man charged with murdering three members of his family in a house fire has appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court.
Carly Swift, 19, died soon after the fire at the family's townhouse in Herne Street, Openshaw on 16 July.Carly Swift, 19, died soon after the fire at the family's townhouse in Herne Street, Openshaw on 16 July.
Her brother, Jordan Swift, 14, and step-brother John Hargreaves, aged eight, died hours later.Her brother, Jordan Swift, 14, and step-brother John Hargreaves, aged eight, died hours later.
Kevin Hargreaves, 37, of no fixed abode, has been charged with three counts of murder. He will appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court later. Kevin Hargreaves, of no fixed address, made no plea and was remanded in custody until 5 August.
Mr Hargreaves, is John Hargreaves's father and step-father to Ms Swift and her brother Jordan. Mr Hargreaves is John Hargreaves's father and step-father to Ms Swift and her brother Jordan.
Three adults and nine children were in the three-storey house when the fire broke out at about 0500 BST.Three adults and nine children were in the three-storey house when the fire broke out at about 0500 BST.
Mr Hargreaves suffered burns and was treated in hospital.Mr Hargreaves suffered burns and was treated in hospital.
The victims' mother, Sue Owen, 36, managed to escape from the house with her other children, Ashley Swift, 17, Louis Swift, 11, Connor Hargreaves, nine, Alice Hargreaves, five, and Reece Hargreaves, three.
Two other children who were staying as guests were unharmed.