Clapham: Two arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead in nearby house fire

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in a nearby house fire on Monday (January 24).

Police and around 25 firefighters were called to reports of a blaze at a residential property on Railton Road in Lambeth at 04:08.

Two men fled the property before the Brigade arrived and did not sustain injuries.

Firefighters rescued a 46-year-old woman from the first floor of the two-storey house, but she died at the scene.

Following enquiries, the death is now being treated as suspicious and the Met's Specialist Crime Command are investigating.

A 47-year-old man and a 17-year-old male were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday (Wednesday January, 26) evening.

Both remain in custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Wood, leading the investigation, said: "This is a tragic incident and my thoughts are with the woman's family and friends as they come to terms with their loss.

"A dedicated team of investigators are working to establish the circumstances leading up to the fire and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area in the early hours of Monday and may have seen or heard anything suspicious.

"I recognise the impact this will have on the community and I would like to reassure the public that our enquiries so far have found nothing to suggest there is any wider risk."

Police have asked that anyone with information should contact the major incident room on 02086490424.

Alternatively they can call 101 and quote CAD 727/24Jan or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.

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