Manslaughter charges dropped in teenage fire death case

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 14:42 · Archive

Manslaughter charges have been dropped against a mother and brother over a teenager's death in a house fire.

Manslaughter charges against Danielle Johnson and Louis Casson have been dropped ahead of their scheduled trial on Monday. The charges related to the death of Leah Casson, 18, who died in a house fire at her home in Vicarage Street, North Shields.

Neither outlet provided further details about the reason for the charges being dropped or what happens next in the case.

How it is being reported

• Manslaughter charges dropped against mother and brother of teenager over fatal house fireThe Independent · 5 Oct, 14:18
• Manslaughter charges dropped against mother and brother of fire death teenagerEvening Standard · 5 Oct, 11:59

In this story: Danielle Johnson · Louis Casson · Leah Casson · North Shields

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