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| Classification: Murderer |
| Characteristics: Row over missing money – Arson to cover up the killing |
| Number of victims: 2 |
| Date of murder: March 14, 2004 |
| Date of birth: 1980 |
| Victims profile: Arthur Rowlinson, 30 (his flatmate) / Myra Donnachie, 52 (neighbour) |
| Method of murder: Stabbing with knife / Fire which caused an explosion |
| Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Status: Sentenced to life on prison on October 22, 2004 |
Tuesday, 16 March, 2004
Two people have died and seven people were injured following an explosion at a flat in the south side of Glasgow.
The incident took place on the ground floor of the three-storey building in Allison Street in the Govanhill area.
Families were evacuated from their homes and placed in temporary accommodation. It is expected they will have to spend a second night there.
One resident said he heard “an almighty explosion” at about 2120 GMT on Monday.
The first victim, who has not yet been identified, died shortly after the blast.
Strathclyde Police said a woman who was rescued from the fire and taken to the city’s Victoria Infirmary died on Tuesday.
Out of the people rescued and taken to hospitals in Glasgow, all but one have been released.
One woman is said to be in a stable condition at the Victoria Infirmary.
The blaze was extinguished by firefighters working at the front and rear of the building.
John Doyle, a resident of the close where the fire started, said he sat down to eat his dinner at about 2120 GMT when there was “an almighty explosion”.
He said: “The building shook and I ran to my bay window. Debris was still flying out from the ground-floor flat, flames were shooting out. I phoned emergency services.
“The walls in the close are gone, you can see right through the full flat.”
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