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Former Rowe Court resident charged with murder and arson following Reading flat fire

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Friday, December 17, 2021 7:34 pm
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Around 50 firefighters were at the scene tackling the blaze. Picture: Jess Warren

Around 50 firefighters were at the scene tackling the blaze. Picture: Jess Warren

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A 31-YEAR-OLD man who used to live at Rowe Court has been charged with murder and arson following an investigation into a flat fire earlier this week.

On Wednesday, December 15, fire fighters were called to the flats, just off Grovelands Road in Reading.

One person has died, while two people are missing.

On Friday, December 17, Thames Valley Police announced that

Hakeem Kigundu, formerly of Rowe Court, Reading, has today (17/12) been charged with one count of murder and one count of arson with intent to endanger life.

Kigundu has been remanded in custody to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

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