Children's uncle on murder charges

LONDON - The uncle of four children killed in an arson attack on their home was charged with their murders on Saturday, police…

LONDON - The uncle of four children killed in an arson attack on their home was charged with their murders on Saturday, police said.

Mr Fred Heyworth (58), a courier, who had been questioned by detectives in Southampton, was charged with killing his two nephews and two nieces aged between six and 12.

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