Murder investigation after woman dies in Lambeth house fire
Two males have been arrested
Last updated 31st Jan 2022
Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead following a house fire in Lambeth.
Officers, along with firefighters and paramedics, were called to reports of a blaze on Railton Road shortly after 4am on Monday (24 January).
A 46-year-old woman was found unresponsive inside the property and later pronounced dead at the scene.
The Met Police said the death is being treated as “suspicious”, with officers from the Met's Specialist Crime Command investigating.
Two males, aged 47 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday evening (26 January) and remain in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Wood 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."
Anyone with information is asked to call the major incident room on 020 8649 0424.
Alternatively, you can call 101 quoting CAD 724/24Jan or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.