Man arrested travelling to France after one dead and eight injured in London fire
A 34-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal fire in Hounslow.
On Wednesday morning, a fatal fire broke out in a residential building on Berkeley Avenue, Hounslow, West London, at around 1:15 AM. The blaze claimed the life of a 48-year-old woman, who succumbed to her injuries in a nearby hospital. Eight others sustained injuries, with one woman remaining in critical condition and another in a life-threatening state.
The Metropolitan Police, led by Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, arrested Pawel Kulpa, a 34-year-old man, on Sunday while he was on his way to France by train. Kulpa is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 25 August. Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident, exploring various leads and building a comprehensive picture of the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
The remaining seven injured individuals have been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for minor injuries.
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