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Mother and son killed in 'arson' | |
(10 minutes later) | |
A woman and her 10-year-old son have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a bungalow in Cornwall. | |
Patricia Philpotts, 44, was found dead at the property in the Trevarrian area of Newquay. Her son, Ben Philpotts, was taken to hospital where he died. | |
Mrs Philpotts' 47-year-old husband, who is also the boy's father, was detained by police and is being treated for his injuries in hospital in Bristol. | |
The bungalow has been cordoned off for forensic examination. | |
'Major investigation' | 'Major investigation' |
Fire crews from Newquay and St Columb were called after the fire broke out at about 0600 GMT. | Fire crews from Newquay and St Columb were called after the fire broke out at about 0600 GMT. |
The boy was found in a serious condition and taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital where he died. | The boy was found in a serious condition and taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital where he died. |
His father was taken to the same hospital before being transferred to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. | His father was taken to the same hospital before being transferred to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. |
Police said they were carrying out a "major investigation". | Police said they were carrying out a "major investigation". |