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A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder and five counts of arson with intent to endanger life after a man died in a house fire in Worcestershire. A 50-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murder and five counts of arson with intent to endanger life after a man died in a house fire.
Richard Perkins, 37, was found in the bedroom of the terraced house in The Glades, on the Pound Bank estate, Malvern, on Monday. Richard Perkins, 37, was found in the bedroom of the terraced house in The Glades, on the Pound Bank estate, Malvern, Worcestershire, on Monday.
His wife and three children suffered smoke inhalation. A male and two females are being treated in hospital.His wife and three children suffered smoke inhalation. A male and two females are being treated in hospital.
Stephen George-Davies, of Oak Crescent, Malvern, was remanded in custody.
He is due to appear at Worcester Crown Court on 23 October.
A youth who was also arrested has been released without charge.A youth who was also arrested has been released without charge.
The accused man is due to appear before Worcester magistrates later.