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| Liverpool fire that killed mother and son was arson | Liverpool fire that killed mother and son was arson |
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| A fire in a flat that killed a mother and her four-year-old son was started deliberately, police have said. | A fire in a flat that killed a mother and her four-year-old son was started deliberately, police have said. |
| Janma Joshi, 40, and Moksha Jai Joshi, known as Jai, died from the effects of smoke inhalation in the blaze in Moscow Drive, Liverpool on Thursday. | |
| Jai's family said their "considerate and polite young boy" with an "infectious smile" had "tragically lost his life to a mindless act". | Jai's family said their "considerate and polite young boy" with an "infectious smile" had "tragically lost his life to a mindless act". |
| Police said there was "no evidence of any third-party involvement". | Police said there was "no evidence of any third-party involvement". |
| 'Many open questions' | 'Many open questions' |
| Jai lived in Preston and was a pupil at Howick CE Primary School in Penwortham. | Jai lived in Preston and was a pupil at Howick CE Primary School in Penwortham. |
| His father and family said in a statement: "He was a child who would share all his toys and sweets, even if it meant that he had none for himself. | His father and family said in a statement: "He was a child who would share all his toys and sweets, even if it meant that he had none for himself. |
| "Jai was quietly spoken but had an infectious smile which would brighten up your day." | "Jai was quietly spoken but had an infectious smile which would brighten up your day." |
| "Jai was a model child who tragically lost his life to a mindless act. | "Jai was a model child who tragically lost his life to a mindless act. |
| "A tragedy, yes, with many open questions. The family seek for the truth for Jai," the statement added. | "A tragedy, yes, with many open questions. The family seek for the truth for Jai," the statement added. |
| Det Ch Insp Andy O'Connor said forensic examinations had established the fire was deliberately started and an accelerant was used. | Det Ch Insp Andy O'Connor said forensic examinations had established the fire was deliberately started and an accelerant was used. |
| "Although the investigation is in its early stages there is currently no indication of any third-party involvement," he added. | "Although the investigation is in its early stages there is currently no indication of any third-party involvement," he added. |