Girl, three, critical after deadly blaze

A THREE-year-old girl remains in a critical condition after a suspected arson attack that killed her mother and four siblings.

Maheen Shakoor was said to be “critical but stable” in the specialist burns unit at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex, where she was transferred after the attack on her home in Harlow.

Her father, Dr Abdul Shakoor, was the only other survivor. He suffered smoke inhalation.

A spokesman for Princess Alexandra Hospital, where Dr Shakoor worked, said he had also been transferred to Broomfield Hospital.

He added: “Dr Shakoor wanted to be closer to his only surviving daughter, who is still in a critical condition.

“Dr Shakoor thanked staff for the kindness and support that they have showed him.”