A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal house fire in Wolverhampton, police have confirmed.
Dale Francis, aged 36, from Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, has been charged with murder, four charges of attempted murder and a charge of arson with intent to endanger life.
This follows a fatal house fire on Plascom Road, East Park, in the early hours of 25 June.
The Incident
The fire occurred on Plascom Road, East Park, in the early hours of June 25th. The blaze resulted in the tragic death of 26-year-old Akashdeep Singh, who succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital. In addition to Singh's death, several other individuals residing in the house suffered serious injuries during the incident.
The Accused
Dale Francis, 36, from Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, has been formally charged with murder, four counts of attempted murder, and one count of arson with intent to endanger life in relation to the Plascom Road fire. Following his arrest, he was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on September 7th for an initial hearing.
Crimestoppers Reward
Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in this fatal incident, but with conditions.
In a statement, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Information passed directly to police will not qualify for any reward.
“Only information passed directly to Crimestoppers using the untraceable online form anonymously at Crimestoppers-uk.org, Fearless.org for young people or via the 0800 555 111 number will qualify.”
Investigation Continues
The investigation into this fatal house fire is ongoing, and West Midlands Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The police emphasize that anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers directly, as information provided directly to the police will not qualify for the reward. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of arson and its impact on innocent lives.
