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Father and son killed in Penistone house fire | |
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A nine-year-old boy and his father have been killed in a suspicious house fire in South Yorkshire. | |
Darren Sykes, 44, and his son Paul were found in the property in Penistone, near Barnsley, on Wednesday evening. | |
A second boy rescued from the house has been named as Jack Sykes, 12. He remains critically ill in hospital. | |
South Yorkshire Police said the fire was started deliberately and they were not looking for anyone else over the incident. | |
Ch Insp Debbie Mahmood, said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has lost his life and a full investigation will be carried out. | Ch Insp Debbie Mahmood, said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young child has lost his life and a full investigation will be carried out. |
"My thoughts and condolences are with the family of the young boys at this distressing time." | "My thoughts and condolences are with the family of the young boys at this distressing time." |
Emergency services were called to the property in Tennyson Close at about 18:30 BST. | |
The three victims were taken to hospital, where Mr Sykes and his son were pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Friday. | |
Andy Platt, head teacher at Springvale Primary School in Penistone, paid tribute to the youngster. | |
"Paul was an outgoing, popular boy who was blossoming into a fine runner and cornet player. He will be greatly missed," he said. | |
Jack's mother is keeping a bedside vigil, police said. | Jack's mother is keeping a bedside vigil, police said. |
The house remains cordoned off and the cul-de-sac is closed to traffic. | |
Police declined to comment on whether a substance had been used to accelerate the spread of the blaze. | Police declined to comment on whether a substance had been used to accelerate the spread of the blaze. |