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Patrols have been stepped up at a sheltered housing complex where a murder investigation has begun after the death of an elderly couple.Patrols have been stepped up at a sheltered housing complex where a murder investigation has begun after the death of an elderly couple.
The pair, named locally as Kath and Albert Adams, both 77, died after a suspected arson attack in Rugby.The pair, named locally as Kath and Albert Adams, both 77, died after a suspected arson attack in Rugby.
Saturday's fire, which spread from a mobility scooter outside their home in Harold Cox Place, was being connected by police to another fire at the flats. Saturday's fire, which spread from a mobility scooter is being connected by police to another fire at the flats.
Police said there was no evidence of any links to anti-social behaviour. The leader of Rugby council said it was not known why Mr and Mrs Adams had been targeted.
Patrols were being carried out by police and wardens at the council-owned site.
The second fire at the flats on Monday morning also involved a mobility scooter, but left nobody injured. Both incidents are being treated as arson.
Warwickshire Police said the death of the couple was being treated as homicide - murder or manslaughter.Warwickshire Police said the death of the couple was being treated as homicide - murder or manslaughter.
'Distressing time' Patrols are being carried out by police and wardens at the council-owned site.
The police are doing all they can to uncover evidence to make sure that this doesn't happen again and that the people are brought to justice Craig Humphrey, leader Rugby Borough Council
The second fire at the flats on Monday morning also involved a mobility scooter, but left nobody injured.
Det Chief Insp James Essex said although there had been speculation about the incident being linked to anti-social behaviour in the area, it had "no evidence to substantiate that".Det Chief Insp James Essex said although there had been speculation about the incident being linked to anti-social behaviour in the area, it had "no evidence to substantiate that".
"No calls have been made to us to report incidents of this nature and no members of the public have come forward to us to confirm this supposed link," he said."No calls have been made to us to report incidents of this nature and no members of the public have come forward to us to confirm this supposed link," he said.
'Lovely people'
Firefighters were first called to the home in Harold Cox Place just before 0300 GMT on Saturday, and both people were treated immediately at the scene for smoke inhalation.Firefighters were first called to the home in Harold Cox Place just before 0300 GMT on Saturday, and both people were treated immediately at the scene for smoke inhalation.
An older picture of the couple and their son Keith has been released The fire spread from a mobility scooter
Mr Adams died in hospital and his wife was left in a critical condition but later died. Mr Adams died in hospital. His wife was critically injured and died later.
Jack Williams, 90, whose mobility scooter was involved in Monday morning's incident, said he felt the people who targeted him were sad and he felt sorry for them.
Mr Williams said he was able to get out of his house along with his wife and he would return as soon as it was ready to live in again.
Rugby Borough Council leader Craig Humphrey said: "We don't understand why it's happened to them and why they've been targeted.
"Obviously the police are doing all they can to uncover evidence to make sure that this doesn't happen again and that the people are brought to justice, if it is indeed arson.
"That is only a theory at the moment. We're not certain."
Steven Shanahan, head of housing for Rugby Borough Council, said he had been to see the flats and spoken to residents and was working with police to reassure people.Steven Shanahan, head of housing for Rugby Borough Council, said he had been to see the flats and spoken to residents and was working with police to reassure people.
He said: "Clearly, this is a distressing time for them, so patrols by the police and the council's community safety wardens will focus on sheltered housing in the borough."He said: "Clearly, this is a distressing time for them, so patrols by the police and the council's community safety wardens will focus on sheltered housing in the borough."
Neighbours at Harold Cox Place have paid tribute to the two people who died.Neighbours at Harold Cox Place have paid tribute to the two people who died.
Kevin White said the community was extremely close and most people knew each other.Kevin White said the community was extremely close and most people knew each other.
"They were lovely, lovely people. It's very upsetting," he said."They were lovely, lovely people. It's very upsetting," he said.
"We know most people round here, we've lived here longer than anybody. Kath was a keen gardener so I used to take plants over to her."We know most people round here, we've lived here longer than anybody. Kath was a keen gardener so I used to take plants over to her.
"Albert spent most of his time in a wheelchair but he used to like sitting out in the sun in summer. I just can't get over it.""Albert spent most of his time in a wheelchair but he used to like sitting out in the sun in summer. I just can't get over it."
Betty Woolterton, who lives a few doors down from the couple, added: "They were a nice couple. They'd lived here for quite a long time.Betty Woolterton, who lives a few doors down from the couple, added: "They were a nice couple. They'd lived here for quite a long time.
"They were nice people, very friendly. It's such a shame.""They were nice people, very friendly. It's such a shame."
Errol Thompson said: "I used to see them going along the road with their little white dog, so we knew them from that respect."
One flower tribute at the burnt-out flat read: "In loving memory of Albert and Kath. In our thoughts, Warren, Beki, Jack and Megan."One flower tribute at the burnt-out flat read: "In loving memory of Albert and Kath. In our thoughts, Warren, Beki, Jack and Megan."
Another said: "Kath and Albert. So sad. You will be missed."Another said: "Kath and Albert. So sad. You will be missed."