Third person charged over arson attack in Salford that killed four children
A THIRD person charged over the deaths of four children in an arson attack on their home yesterday appeared in court and smiled throughout the hearing.
David Worrall has been charged with four murders, three attempted murders and one count of arson
David Worrall, 25, is charged with four murders, three attempted murders and one count of arson with intent to endanger life over the fire in Salford, Greater Manchester, on Monday.
Throughout the hearing Worrall was seen smiling.
He spoke only to confirm his name and address, which he said was “no fixed abode”.
He was remanded in custody and will appear before a judge today at Manchester Crown Court.
Mr Worrall appeared in court and only spoke to confirm his name and address
Worrall will appear alongside Zak Bolland, 23, and Courtney Brierley, 20, who appeared in court earlier this week facing the same charges.
Demi Pearson, 15, her eight-year-old brother Brandon and seven-year-old sister Lacie died in the blaze.
Their three year-old sister Lia also died on Wednesday.
Fire investigators believe the property was targeted through three entry points
Her family revealed in a Facebook post that her life support had been switched off.
The children’s mother, Michelle Pearson, 35, is in a coma and unaware her children have died.
Fire investigators believe the property was targeted through three entry points – the chimney, front door and a ground-floor window.