‘Fire starter’ accused of murdering singer’s niece

An alleged arsonist appeared at the Old Bailey (mon) charged with murdering singer Eddy Grant’s niece. Damion Simmons, 44, allegedly left primary school assistant Denise Keane-Barnett-Simmons to burn to death at a house fire in Alric Avenue, Stonebridge, northwest London. The 36-year-old was pulled from the blaze in the early hours of 16 April after police were called to the property. She was rushed to hospital but later died from burn injuries and inhalation of fire fumes. Ms Keane-Barnett-Simmons was…