Arrests following fatal house fire in Wolverhampton

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 11th May 2024

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder after two women died following a house fire in Wolverhampton.

Officers 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.

Three men and a woman were taken to hospital, with the woman currently in a critical condition.

Two men, aged 19 and 22 and understood to be known to the women, will now be questioned.

West Midlands Police said they are working with the fire service to establish the cause of the fire and a scene currently remains in place.

Officers also remain in the area reviewing all available CCTV footage.

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