Streatham: Two charged with murder after fatal house fire
GoogleA man and a woman are due in court after being charged with the murder of another man who was found dead following a south London house fire.
The 49-year-old victim, who has not yet been named, was discovered inside a multi-occupancy house in Glenister Park Road, Streatham, on 25 February.
Mayara Loiola Ataide, 34, and Gevaldo Tavares Dos Santos, 46, have been charged with murder, police said.
They were also charged with two counts of arson with intent to endanger life.
The Metropolitan Police said Ms Ataide and Mr Dos Santos will appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Detectives added the victim's next of kin had been informed of the latest update and were being supported by family liaison officers.
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