Two people have been charged over the murder of an elderly couple whose home was torched overnight in a horrifying arson attack. Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, were in the St Helens property when it went up in flames at around 12.40am on July 15. They were rushed to hospital but sadly died from their injuries.

Merseyside Police said two people had been arrested this week and charged with two counts of murder, conspiring to murder, arson and conspiring to supply a class A drug. Kevin Weetman, 34, and Kylie Mayhard, 37, have been remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court today, September 17. A third person, Lee Owens, was previously charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to danger life, The Sun reports. Owens is set to appear in court on November 28.

A previous murder probe reportedly found that an accelerant had been used to start the fire maliciously.

While Weetman, from Aigburth, and Maynard, from Everton, have now been charged in relation to the incident, police have arrested a total of seven people so far.

Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service conducted a joint investigation after the alleged arson attack.

Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath said: "The investigation is progressing and two more people have now been charged in connection with this incident.

"I would like to take this opportunity to remind people that this is a live investigation, and to be mindful that anything posted or shared on social media could jeopardise proceedings, so please support us as we move forward with the case."

Mr McGrath also urged members of the public to come forward with any additional information in their possession.

"We are still keen to hear from anyone who may hold information and not yet made themselves known to the police," he said.

"Do not presume that what you know is already known to us, contact us directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers and we will make the assessment."