Mother and three children who died in house fire named by police
Mother and three children who died in house fire named by police
Nusrat Usman, 43, her 15-year-old daughter Maryam Mikaiel, and two sons Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four, died at the scene of the blaze in north-west London
Scaffolding is erected on the front of the properties at the scene in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, in Brent
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A mother and her three children who died in a fire at two houses in north-west London have been identified by police.
The victims were 43 year old Nusrat Usman, her 15 year old daughter Maryam Mikaiel, and her two sons Musa Usman, aged eight, and four year old Raees Usman. The fire, which ravaged the two adjacent homes in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, claimed their lives in the early hours of Saturday.
Two other family members, a woman in her 70s and a 13 year old girl, sustained injuries in the blaze. The elderly woman has been discharged from hospital; however, the teenage girl remains hospitalised in a critical state.
A 41 year old man who was arrested at the scene has been released on bail and subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Superintendent Steve Allen of the Met's local policing team expressed his condolences, saying: "Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by what has happened.
"Specialist officers are continuing to support the wider family who have asked for privacy at this deeply upsetting time.
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"Local officers are working closely with officers from the Specialist Crime Command on what continues to be a very complex investigation.
"I'd like to thank the members of public, our first responding officers and colleagues from other emergency services for their efforts during this highly pressurised and distressing incident.
"Equally, we appreciate this has affected the wider community who have been extremely supportive. You will see extra officers in the area during the coming days and some of the cordons will remain in place.
"We are grateful for your patience and understanding. If you have any concerns then please speak to them."
On Sunday morning, Tillett Close was still blocked off to the public with emergency services present.
Emotional tributes including flowers and a blue teddy bear were placed by the damaged properties.
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