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Boy, 16, on manslaughter charge after house fire killed elderly couple
- A 16-year-old boy has been charged with arson and two counts of unlawful act manslaughter over an Alton house fire.
- The victims, Stan Rickman and Roma Rickman, were aged 91 and 88 and died in their Alton home.
- The teenager has been bailed to appear at Portsmouth Youth Court on May 12.
- Police say they are investigating to establish the full circumstances of the blaze.
- The victims' family said Stan and Roma were loving parents and grandparents who would help anyone.
- Emergency services supported the family during a difficult time after the tragedy.
- The incident occurred in the early hours of April 14, 2025, prompting a police investigation.
- The teenager is from the Alton area and is charged with two counts of unlawful act manslaughter and arson.
- The case was updated with a specific court date for May 12 at Portsmouth Youth Court.
- The Daily Mail article frames the charges within ongoing coverage of crime and community impact.
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