A mother has been charged with manslaughter after a home fire in south London killed four small children.
On 16 December 2021, two pairs of twin brothers – Leyton and Logan Hoath, aged three, and Kyson and Bryson Hoath, aged four – were murdered after a fire broke out at an address on Collingwood Road, Sutton.
Deveca Rose, of Sutton, has now been charged with four charges of manslaughter and child abandonment.
The 29-year-old is scheduled to appear in Croydon Magistrates Court on Monday.
The emergency services were summoned to the terraced house about 7 p.m., but despite their best attempts, the four youngsters were confirmed dead after being rushed to hospital.
“Myself and my family are utterly devastated by this tragic loss,” their father Dalton Hoath said in a statement to MailOnline.
“They were bright, caring, loveable boys, but most of all Sons, Brothers, Grandsons, Great Grandsons, Nephews and Cousins.
“We would like to thank all the emergency services who did so much to try and save our boys, and also the local community who have come together at this difficult time.”
In 2021, their paternal grandpa Jason Hoath commented on Facebook, “I am devastated to say that the horrendous house fire that occurred in Sutton last night leading to four children losing (sic) their life’s (sic) were my amazing smart and beautiful grandsons.”
“(They were) taken too soon they will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
“Boys I love you forever. Grandad xxx”
“Officers understand the significant impact on the local community following this devastating incident, and they would like to reassure people that this extremely complex investigation is continuing, supported by partner agencies including the Crown Prosecution Service and London Fire Brigade,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.
“It is imperative that no material or comments are published or shared online that could prejudice future court proceedings.”
