COVENTRY MESSAGE BOARD

Six teens arrested in connection with flat fire that left a 63 year old man dead.



A teenage lad is being questioned by police in connection with a flat fire in Coventry where a man was found dead.

The 16 year old was arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting the blaze at a property in Peterlee Walk, Walsgrave on Wednesday 22nd June.

A post mortem examination on Alan Greasley’s body has proved inconclusive and police say they are waiting on other tests to determine how he died.

Four other male youths – two aged 15, a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old – plus a 15-year-old girl were also arrested in connection with the incident and have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information relating to it, they are urged to call Coventry Police CID on 0345 113 5000 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Teen accused of setting fire to flat in Walsgrave with a dead man inside.

Police in Walsgrave have charged a teenager with arson following a fire at a property there in June.

The 16 year old from Potters Green is accused of deliberately starting the fire with intent to endanger life.

The body of 63 year old Allan Greasley was found inside the fire damaged property on Peterlee Walk, but Police have told us he was already dead before the fire.

A post mortem on the body proved inconclusive so more tests are being carried out, but officers have said Mr Greasley did not die as a result of burns or smoke inhalation.

Four old teenage boys, two aged 15 a 14 year old and a 16 year old, have been released without charge, along with a 15 year old girl.