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Firebomb killer 'played probation service like a fiddle' in lead-up to deadly arson attack at Pearson's home, inquest told

Firebomb killer 'played probation service like a fiddle' in lead-up to deadly arson attack at Pearson's home, inquest told

What's happening

SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. Manchester Evening News is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 24 Oct 2026, 10:09 UTC. 2 material updates are listed in the timeline. The headline in use is “Firebomb killer 'played probation service like a fiddle' in lead-up to deadly arson attack at Pearson's home, inquest told”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.

What we know

An inquest into the deaths of Michelle Pearson and four of her children is ongoing at Bolton Coroners' Court

Manchester Evening NewsRead at Manchester Evening News

Story timeline

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  • Manchester Evening News