Inquest opens into Walkden family fire deaths
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 18:07 · Archive
An inquest has opened into a house fire in Walkden that killed five members of the same family.
An inquest into a house fire at a property in Walkden has opened at Bolton Coroner's Court. Michelle Pearson and her four children were killed in the blaze, which is being investigated as an arson attack.
The court heard that the children had been 'petrified'. Michelle Pearson was found in hospital clutching a photograph of her four children after the attack.

How it is being reported
- Murdered children had been 'petrified', inquest toldBBC Manchester · 5 Oct, 17:34
- Michelle Pearson died in hospital clutching photo of four children killed in tragic Walkden petrol bomb attackManchester Evening News · 5 Oct, 15:04
In this story: Michelle Pearson · Walkden · Bolton Coroner's Court
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