Third arrest over Wolverhampton house fire after two women in early 20s killed in ‘terrible’ inferno
A THIRD man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over a fatal house fire.
Two women died and four people were injured in the blaze at a property in Dunstall Hill in Wolverhampton on Saturday morning.
Two men, aged 19 and 22, were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday and police have been granted extra time to question them.
West Midlands Police said today a 46-year-old man, understood to be known to the women, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned at a police station.
CORDON REMAINS IN PLACE
A cordon remains in place as investigations continue.
Officers were called to the scene, alongside other emergency services, just before 2am.
Police are working with fire service colleagues to establish the cause of the fire and a scene currently remains in place.
In an initial statement yesterday, police said: “We’ve arrested two men on suspicion of murder after two women have died following a house fire in Wolverhampton this morning (May 11).
“We were called to Dunstall Hill, alongside other emergency services, just before 2am.
“Two women, understood to be in their early 20s, were tragically confirmed dead at the scene and our thoughts are with their loved ones at this terrible time.
“Two women, understood to be in their early 20s, were tragically confirmed dead at the scene and our thoughts are with their loved ones at this terrible time.
West Midlands Police
“Three men and a woman were taken to hospital, with the woman currently in a critical condition.
“Following initial enquiries we’ve arrested two men, aged 19 and 22. The men, who are understood to be known to the women, will now be questioned.
“We’re working with fire service colleagues to establish the cause of the fire and a scene currently remains in place.
“We have officers in the area as our enquiries, including reviewing all available footage, continue.
“Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote 360 of 11/5/24.”