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Family pay tribute to 'deeply loved' great-grandparents who died in Merseyside house fire

ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, JUL 24 – Two men aged 31 and 46 were arrested in connection with a fatal arson attack on a home that killed Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson, police said.

  • Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, died as a result of a deliberately set fire at their residence on South John Street, St Helens, on July 15.
  • Police launched a murder investigation after discovering an accelerant was used, and have arrested two men on suspicion of murder.
  • The community expressed shock and sadness, while investigation teams conducted extensive inquiries and asked the public to provide information.
  • The families described Eric and Sheila as "deeply loved" grandparents known for being the life and soul of the party, who will be devastatingly missed.
  • The ongoing investigation aims to build a full picture and bring perpetrators to justice as police continue to seek public assistance.
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Great-grandparents who died after arson were ‘life and soul of the party’

Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, died following the fire at their home in St Helens, Merseyside.

·Chester, United Kingdom
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Irish News broke the news in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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