Mother and Two Toddlers Die in Deliberate Fire in Clifton
A brutal fire in Fairisle Close, Clifton, claiming the lives of a mother and her two young children, has shocked the local community. The blaze erupted at 3.17am on Sunday, 20 November 2022, leading to a murder investigation.
Tragic Toll: Fatoumatta and Her Children Lost
28-year-old Fatoumatta Hydara was rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre on life support after the fire. Sadly, she died early Tuesday morning. Her children, Naeemah Drammeh, one, and Fatimah Drammeh, three, also died shortly after being admitted to the hospital.
Police Launch Murder Inquiry, Arrest Made
Following a joint police and fire investigation, officers confirmed the fire was deliberately set. A 31-year-old man from Clifton was arrested Sunday night and remains in custody. Police have been granted an extra 36 hours to question him.
Investigation Underway, Community in Shock
“We are dealing with one of the most horrendous crimes – the death of two young children and their mother,” said Detective Chief Inspector Mark Sinski. “This is a deeply upsetting tragedy, and I can only imagine the family’s pain. They include the woman’s husband, who was not in the UK at the time.
“Both he and other family members are being supported by specially trained officers. We ask the media to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
“A large team of detectives and specialists is working around the clock. This is now being treated as a triple homicide.”
“We thank the local community for their patience and urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward,” DCI Sinski added.
How to Help
- Police are especially keen to hear from anyone in or around Fairisle Close between 12am and 4.30am on Sunday morning.
- High-visibility patrols will remain in the area to reassure residents and address concerns.
If you have information, submit it anonymously via the Public Portal.
Alternatively, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 110 of 20 November 2022, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
