Police and firefighters have launched a joint investigation following a horrific incident in South West London.
The incident, which occurred on Glenister Park Road in Streatham Vale, has prompted Metropolitan Police officers to initiate a murder investigation after a person tragically died in a fatal fire resulting from an arson attack on a residential property.
Emergency crews swiftly responded to the scene on Sunday evening at 7pm following reports of a blaze engulfing the property.
The intensity of the fire was such that it claimed the life of an individual.
The damage caused by the fire was severe, with the remains of the front door melting due to the intense heat generated by the blaze.
Both the Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade are actively involved in the ongoing investigation. Details surrounding the incident, including the identity of the victim and the circumstances leading up to the arson attack, are currently under investigation.
[data-ps-embed-type=slideshow] > iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;} _psEmbed(“https:///uknip.photoshelter.com”);As authorities work diligently to unravel the events surrounding this tragic incident, they have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in their inquiries.
