Woman released pending further inquiries in double murder probe

The 44-year-old woman from Burnley had been arrested on Thursday as part of an investigation into the murders of a mother and daughter.

She has tonight (October 9th) been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Shabaz Khan (51) of Ribble Avenue, Burnley, was charged last night with two offences of murder and a further offence of arson being reckless as to whether life is endangered.

The bodies of Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi, 49, and a girl, believed to be her 14-year-old daughter, Vian Mangrio, were sadly found at an address on Colne Road, Reedley, on October 1 after officers were called at around 8.45am to a report of concern for safety. There was also evidence of smoke and fire damage inside the address.