This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/sussex/7664723.stm

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Fire mother 'did all she could' Fire mother 'did all she could'
(about 2 hours later)
A 29-year-old mother whose two young sons died in a fire in Eastbourne, Sussex, "did everything she could" to save them, her solicitor has said.A 29-year-old mother whose two young sons died in a fire in Eastbourne, Sussex, "did everything she could" to save them, her solicitor has said.
Denise Goldsmith, of Milfoil Drive, was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of manslaughter and child neglect. She was later bailed. Denise Goldsmith, of Milfoil Drive, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and child neglect, before being bailed.
Lewis Jenkins, seven, and his brother Taylor, five, died in the fire at their terraced house on Saturday.Lewis Jenkins, seven, and his brother Taylor, five, died in the fire at their terraced house on Saturday.
Her solicitor, Justin Rivett, said his firm wished to set the record straight. Through her solicitor, Justin Rivett, Miss Goldsmith said she wanted to set the record straight.
He said Miss Goldsmith had "fully participated" in the investigation into the blaze and "categorically denies" being in any way responsible for the fire.He said Miss Goldsmith had "fully participated" in the investigation into the blaze and "categorically denies" being in any way responsible for the fire.
In a statement, he added: "There was no evidence to suggest that Miss Goldsmith left by the front door or that she locked herself out of the house, or that she was asleep when the fire started.In a statement, he added: "There was no evidence to suggest that Miss Goldsmith left by the front door or that she locked herself out of the house, or that she was asleep when the fire started.
"The truth is, she did everything she could to save her sons. Two male neighbours also tried in vain to rescue them.""The truth is, she did everything she could to save her sons. Two male neighbours also tried in vain to rescue them."
"She is a young woman who cherished her children and is now left devastated by their loss."She is a young woman who cherished her children and is now left devastated by their loss.
"She and her family are trying to come to terms with what has happened. It is difficult to envisage a more tragic situation.""She and her family are trying to come to terms with what has happened. It is difficult to envisage a more tragic situation."
'Inhaled fire fumes''Inhaled fire fumes'
Ms Goldsmith visited the scene on Sunday to lay flowers.Ms Goldsmith visited the scene on Sunday to lay flowers.
She had to be restrained from entering the burnt-out property by her family.She had to be restrained from entering the burnt-out property by her family.
Her sons died from inhaling fire fumes, post-mortem examinations revealed.Her sons died from inhaling fire fumes, post-mortem examinations revealed.
The incident is being investigated by detectives and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.The incident is being investigated by detectives and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
Sussex Police are not treating the fire, which broke out at about 1500 BST, as arson.Sussex Police are not treating the fire, which broke out at about 1500 BST, as arson.