Boy, 12, held over death fire
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was being questioned today by detectives investigating the murder of a 71-year-old woman in an arson attack in Manchester.
A 22-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of murder and three counts of attempted murder, Greater Manchester Police said.
Hameeda Begum, her husband, a 24-year-old woman and a girl aged five were in the house in Bolton when the fire started on June 23. Mrs Begum died.
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Weather for Edinburgh
Tuesday 29 May 2012
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Light rain
Temperature: 10 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
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