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Trio accused of murder after fire | Trio accused of murder after fire |
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Three people, including two teenagers, have appeared in court charged with the murder of three men who died in an arson attack. | |
Trevor Richardson, 37, Kane McTell, 53, and 67-year-old Barry Nicholson all died in the fire at a house on Albert Road, Sheffield, on Friday. | |
Michelle Lambe, 35, of Brooklyn Road, Sheffield, and two boys aged 17 and 14 were remanded by Sheffield magistrates. | |
They are next due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 14 January. | |
Two rescued | |
All three defendants are charged with three counts of murder and one of attempted murder. | |
Mrs Lambe, a mother of four, and the 14-year-old, are also accused of wounding Mr McTell with intent at the house on Albert Road on the morning of New Year's Day. | |
A fourth man remains in hospital with spinal injuries | |
The 14-year-old was remanded into secure local authority accommodation. He did not apply for bail. | |
Mrs Lambe and the 17-year-old were refused bail and remanded in custody. | |
Police said the fire started downstairs in the mid-terrace house. Neighbours reported seeing two people jump through windows to escape, while firefighters in breathing apparatus pulled two others out. | |
Mr Richardson died at the scene and Mr Nicholson was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later. Mr McTell died two days later. | |
A fourth man who was injured in the fire remains in hospital with serious spinal injuries. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening. |