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MAN FACING FURTHER CHARGES AFTER DEADLY HOUSEFIRE

A man accused of murder over a house fire in Tamworth earlier this year is facing fresh charges.

Richard George Sands allegedly lit the Hillvue home on fire on October 17, killing two people.

Another woman suffered critical burns and remains in a Sydney hospital, and a young boy was treated for minor injuries.

60-year-old Sands is facing two additional charges of attempted murder.

The case returns to court in February.

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Isobella Evans

Isobella Evans is a journalist with NBN News in Newcastle. After discovering a love for writing in primary school, Bella went on to complete a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle in 2018. She enjoyed a series of internships, including a gig at the Royal Easter Show, before receiving a position at NBN's Tamworth bureau, where she worked for almost three years before moving to the company's Newcastle office in 2021.

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