Man, 23, charged with murder after girl, 7, and aunt die in house fire
Valentina Foster, seven, and her aunt Natalie McDonald, 34
TL;DR
- A 23-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder.
- The charges stem from a house fire on Birchington Avenue where Natalie McDonald, 34, and her niece Valentina Foster, 7, died.
- Four other individuals were injured in the fire.
- The accused will appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court on September 1.
- Another man arrested in connection was released without charge.
- Authorities are requesting anyone with information to use the Major Incident Public Portal.
- A 48-year-old woman remains in critical but stable condition, and a 27-year-old man is receiving treatment.
- Two teenage girls were discharged after suffering non life-threatening injuries.