Man Charged With Murder After Fatal House Fire In Wakefield

A Knottingley man has been charged in connection with a fatal house fire on Ash Crescent, Wakefield which claimed the lives of a dad and his 8 year old daughter.

Daniel Jones (28) of Spawd Bone Lane, Kottingley will appear at Leeds Magistrates Court, charged with murder and arson with intent in respect of the fire.

He was arrested on Saturday evening in connection with the fire in Stanley, Wakefield last Wednesday (October 19) which resulted in the deaths of Andrew Broadhead (42) and his eight year old daughter Kiera Broadhead.

The 28-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of the burglary of another property and has been charged with burglary for that offence also.

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