Two men and a woman have appeared in court charged with murdering four children in an arson attack in Greater Manchester.

Demi Pearson, 14, her sister, Lacie, seven, and their eight-year-old brother, Brandon, died in the blaze in Worsley in the early hours of Monday.

The youngest sister, Lia, three, died from her injuries two days later. Their 35-year-old mother is in a critical condition in hospital.

The three defendants appeared at Manchester crown court on Friday morning flanked by eight dock officers.

Zak Bolland, 23, Courtney Brierley, 20, both of Worsley, and David Worrall , 25, of no fixed abode, spoke only to confirm their names, addresses and nationalities.

The three were remanded in custody to appear in court again on 9 March 2018.

