Police continue murder investigation after man dies in Wolverhampton house fire
A 26-year-old man died on Plascom Road yesterday.
West Midlands Police are continuing enquiries as part of a murder investigation after a man died and four other people were injured in a house fire in Wolverhampton.
Five people were in the house in Plascom Road when the blaze broke out at around 1am on Tuesday.
A man, aged 26, died in hospital while a 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition.
A woman aged 52 suffered life-changing burns and two other men, one in his 50s and a second in his 20s, have been discharged following treatment at hospital.
Superintendent Martin Hurcomb, of Wolverhampton Police, said: "This is a tragic incident which has resulted in one person losing their life, and four others being hurt.
"We're working flat out to understand what happened and why, and who was responsible.
"Forensic experts are examining the scene and the cordon is expected to remain in place for the rest of the day.
"Officers will be in the area over the coming days to offer reassurance while detectives are also in the area to speak to witnesses and gather CCTV."
Police are asking anyone with information to call 101, quoting log 218 of June 25.