Rushton house fire: Man arrested on suspicion of murder facing no further action

A man arrested on suspicion of the murder of three people in Northamptonshire, including a child, has been released without further action.

A four year old girl, a 23 year old man and a 30 year old woman died in Rushton near Kettering on Friday night.

Northamptonshire Police say a 54 year old who was questioned will now be supported by specialist officers, as their enquiries into what happened at a former station house continue.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: "It is only right that an incident such as this is treated with the utmost seriousness, to make sure we have done all we can to understand what has happened for the sake of those who have died and their loved ones.

"In some cases, this requires arrests to be made in order to best secure potential evidence.

"Our team has been working at pace on this investigation and after rigorous examination of the available information, we do not believe there is any evidence of criminal wrongdoing at this point.

"As a result, the arrested man has been released without charge and will now be supported by specialist officers as he continues to assist the investigation team.

"The families involved have been kept updated on this development and I would repeat our request for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly distressing time."

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