Grangetown house fire: One man released, another remains in custody
Quick Look
- A 31-year-old man has been released without charge following a fatal house fire in Grangetown that killed Natalie McDonald, 34, and her seven-year-old niece, Valentina Foster.
- A 23-year-old man remains in custody as police continue their investigation.
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Why It Matters
A fire occurred in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, in the early hours of Wednesday.
A 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder over a fatal house fire has been released with no further action while a second man, aged 23, continues to be questioned.
Natalie McDonald, 34, died in the blaze in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, in the early hours of Wednesday, along with her niece Valentina Foster, seven.
Cleveland Police said a 48-year-old woman had been left in a critical condition in hospital and another three people had injuries that were not life-threatening.
Open Questions
- What is the cause of the fire?
- What is the connection between the suspects and the victims?






