SAIMA Hameeda Mumtaz is fighting to get justice for herself and her family.

She and her four-year-old daughter Alana were staying at Saima's parents house on Little Holme Walk in Great Lever 12 years ago when a devastating fire was started.

A wheelie bin was set alight at around 11.30pm on June 23, 2008 and pushed against the family home.

The flames tore through the house and deadly smoke spread in the property, trapping Saima, Alana along with Saima's parents Mumtaz Chishty and Hameeda Begum.

Firefighters rescued them but sadly Hameeda, 71, died an hour-and-a-half later after being taken to hospital.

Alana died five weeks later from her injuries.

Saima, 24 at the time, was put in an induced coma for three weeks.

Mumtaz sustained minor injuries.

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The family house after the fire. Pictures: BBC

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Flowers left at the scene. Picture: BBC

Hameeda and Alana's killers have never been convicted, and last week, BBC One's Crimewatch Roadshow Live programme featured the case.

Now 36, Saima said: "We can only try and hope someone comes forward with information.

"I tried to think if I was someone else watching the programme that it would have an effect on me."

Before June Saima had little knowledge of the investigation that followed in 2008 but now she is determined to find answers.

Finding those responsible for the attack, which police are treating as "racist", would bring her some comfort.

She would take peace of mind from knowing the "whole truth" and that the killers are behind bars.

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Saima and Alana

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Saima's parents Mumtaz and Hameeda

Saima added: "I cannot say it will bring me happiness but I need that closure.

"It really pains me knowing that I am not able to bring justice.

"This is for my mum and my daughter."

A £50,000 reward is being offered by police for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the arson attack.

If you have any details contact police on 0161 856 5978. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.