A 31-year-old man has been released with no further charge following a house fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, which killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt. A 23-year-old man continues to be questioned by police in connection with a murder investigation.
Victims named in fatal fire
The fire claimed the lives of Valentina Foster, aged seven, and Natalie McDonald, her aunt. Police remain at the scene as officers investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Ongoing police questioning
The 23-year-old man is still being questioned as part of the murder investigation. The 31-year-old man has been released and faces no further action.
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Further details are expected to follow as the investigation continues.
