St Leonards man arrested over fire murder investigation

A St Leonards man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a deliberate house fire that killed a mother and son.

Gina Ingles and her four-year-old boy Milo Ingles-Bailey died in the fire in Croxden Way, Eastbourne, on July 10, 2018.

Gina’s partner Toby Jarrett, 27, was also in the house at the time of the fire, but managed to escape through a first floor window.

He was taken to hospital after suffering serious burn injuries and later discharged.

Then, on Wednesday (January 15), a 29-year-old man from St Leonards was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder as he re-entered the country at Gatwick Airport.

Police say the man was interviewed and was subsequently released on bail until February 13 while enquiries continue.

Detective Inspector Gordon Denslow, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said, “This arrest is linked to the arrests made in December and is a significant development in the investigation.

“We continue to pursue those responsible for this, and will do so relentlessly on behalf of Gina and Milo’s family, who continue to grieve for the loss of their daughter and grandson.

“I’d like to thank the community for their continued support, and encourage anyone with any information that could assist us to find those responsible for this horrific crime to please come forward.

“Help us achieve justice for a four-year-old boy and his young mother.”