Murder investigation launched after Walthamstow fatal fire killed two people

Published date23 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
They were . Work is ongoing to identify the victims and inform their next of kin

The fire was finally brought under control at 12.22am on Monday, April 22 and collecting evidence. Detectives believe that the fire was started deliberately and a murder investigation is under way.

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Webb, leading the investigation for the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “We believe that there may have been an incident outside the address in Forest Road before the fire started and I am very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed something or perhaps has doorbell or dashcam footage.

“We are working hard to identify the two people who sadly died in the fire, not least so that their families and loved ones can be notified.”

DCI Webb added...

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