The man arrested on charges of murder after the girl, 4 and two adults die in Rushton’s fire
A man was arrested for suspicious murder after a four -year -old girl and two adults died in a fire he torn through an ex -historic station house in a Northamptonshire village.
The man was arrested after the girl, the 30 -year -old woman and the 23 -year -old died in the Rushton property on Friday evening, Northamptonshire The police said in an update issued on Sunday.
Police, fire and ambulance services were called around 10.30 pm for the news of a great fire At Beswick Close’s address, near Kettering.
A person was subsequently brought to the hospital by the East Midlands ambulance service and three officers were evaluated due to the inhalation of smoke.
The 54 -year -old man from Kettering was arrested on Saturday and remains in police custody.
The close relatives of the victims have been informed and are supported by specially trained officers.
Police del Northamptonshire And the fire and rescue service of Northamptonshire continues to appeal for information while investigating the cause of the fire.
In a declaration issued by the deadly fire scene on Sunday afternoon, the Inspector Capo Paul Cash said: “We know that this accident caused significant discomfort at the local level and our officers will remain in the area to provide reassurance and help where we can.
“In relation to this investigation, an arrest has been made and we will provide updates relating to this as soon as possible.
“This investigation is well started but remains in its early stages and it will take time to completely establish what has happened.”
The Senior Ruby Burrow Investigative Inspector, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: “This is a heartbreaking situation and my thoughts, and those of all those involved in the response to this fire, are with the people who have died and those who love them.
“An incredibly in -depth and complex investigation with our partners in the fire and rescue service of the Northamptonshire is underway to ensure that they obtain the answers that their loved ones need and deserve.
“Due to the intensity of the fire, we are managing a very demanding and dangerous scene and we are working with partners to recover safely and respectful the deceased to allow formal identification.”
Specialist fire investigators and investigative dogs were lined up to support the investigations on the cause of the fire.
The images of the site show a large hole burned through the roof of the building, which is a former 19th century station house in the Glendon and Rushton railway station now closed. It is a listed building capable II, according to the historic website of England, and it is believed that it is now a residential property.
Anyone who has information is asked to call Police del Northamptonshire out of 101 citing the accident reference 25000180391.
