Spain deaths: Children's father faces 13 sex-offence charges

Two children found dead yesterday in a hotel room in Spain were named today as Rebecca Smith, five, and her brother Daniel, aged 11 months.

Wed, 19 May, 2010 - 11:55

Two children found dead yesterday in a hotel room in Spain were named today as Rebecca Smith, five, and her brother Daniel, aged 11 months.

British police said their father Martin Smith, 45, was brought back to the UK from Spain yesterday and appeared at Carlisle Magistrates' Court this morning to face 13 sexual offence charges.

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