Neighbour admits killing sisters and mum in house fire but denies murder
Fatoumatta Hydara, 28, Naeemah, one, and Fatimah Drammeh, three, died in the blazeJamie Barrow, who lives on the same street as the family, today pleaded guilty to manslaughter.Barrow also entered a not guilty plea to one count of arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered.Fatoumatta's husband Aboubacarr Drammeh, 40, had raced back from America after the fire tore through the family home in November.
His children were rushed to hospital but sadly couldn't be saved and were declared dead shortly after.Paying tribute, the dad said: "It is with great sadness that we have lost Fatoumatta and our two daughters in such a tragic way.
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