Police launch e-mail link to solve murder of brother and sister

POLICE have launched a dedicated e-mail address and phone hotline for information about the death of a brother and sister in a fire.

The deaths of Thomas Sharkey, 21, and Bridget, aged eight, at their home in Helensburgh, on Sunday, 24 July, are part of an ongoing murder inquiry.

Their parents Thomas, 55, and Angela, 46, remain in a critical but stable condition in Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Mrs Sharkey has still to be informed of her children's deaths.

Detective Chief Inspector Anne McKerchar said: "Officers have been really encouraged by the response from the public who are clearly appalled at this cowardly and despicable crime.

"We are continuing to conduct door-to-door inquiries."

Anyone with information should call 01389 822162 or email [email protected].

"We have always said that the key to this investigation will be someone in the community who knows who did this."