Man charged with murder after house fire which killed mother and son in Eastbourne
A man has been charged with murder after a house fire in Eastbourne which killed a mother and her four-year-old son.
Gina Ingles, 34, and her son Milo Ingles-Bailey, died in the blaze at a house in Croxden Way just before 1am on 10 July 2018.
After new evidence emerged, Andrew Milne was charged with the murder of Gina Ingles and Milo Ingles-Bailey, and the attempted murder of 28-year-old Toby Jarrett.
Detective Inspector Gordon Denslow, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: “Following a review of evidence presented to them by the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges for two counts of murder, and one of attempted murder.
“We are unable to disclose any further details at this time, to ensure any defendants have the right to a fair trial.”
Milne, 42, from, Hastings, was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday 28 July and has been remanded in custody, to appear before Brighton Magistrates' Court via video link on Wednesday 29 July.
A 28-year-old woman from Hastings, who was arrested on the same morning, on suspicion of committing an act or series of acts with intent to pervert the course of justice, has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
In January, a 30-year-old man from St Leonards was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. He has been released on conditional bail until 7 August.
Anyone with any information about the investigation is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Druffield.
The public can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.