Second Hastings man charged over fatal house fire where mum and son, aged 4, died

A second Hastings man has been charged in connection with a fatal house fire.
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Gina Ingles, 34, and her son Milo Ingles-Bailey, four, died in a blaze in Croxden Way, Eastbourne on July 10, 2018. Gina’s partner Toby Jarrett was seriously injured.

A police spokesman said: “John Tabakis, 30, from Hastings, was arrested in connection with the investigation on 15 January and released on conditional bail. 

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“He has since been charged with perverting the course of justice and remanded in custody to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 20 August.”

Milo Ingles-Bailey with his mother Gina Ingles and her partner Toby JarrettMilo Ingles-Bailey with his mother Gina Ingles and her partner Toby Jarrett
Milo Ingles-Bailey with his mother Gina Ingles and her partner Toby Jarrett

Andrew Milne, 42, from, Hastings, also remains remanded in custody, charged with two counts of murder and one of attempted murder, said police.

He is next scheduled to appear before Lewes Crown Court on August 28.

A 28-year-old woman from Hastings, arrested on suspicion of committing an act or series of acts with intent to pervert the course of justice, remains released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

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Anyone with any information about the investigation is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Druffield.You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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