Teenager in court accused of murdering pensioner Robert Price in firework attack

teenager accused of murdering a pensioner who died in a house fire after a firework was thrown into his home has appeared in court. Robert Price, 76, perished in the flames at Oval Road North, Dagenham, on 27 July. A 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at the Old Bailey today (fri) charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life. Paramedics and firefighters attended shortly after 5.40pm and forced entry to the home to find…