Mother and three children who died in house fire in London named by police
Police were called to assist the London Fire Brigade at Tillett Close, Stonebridge at 1am on Saturday. A woman and her three children were pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives have named them as Nusrat Usman, 43, Maryam Mikaiel, 15, Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four.
A woman in her seventies was taken to hospital but has since been released, while a 13-year-old girl remains in hospital in a critical condition.
A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident. He has since been bailed and subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act.
Superintendent Steve Allen, from the Met's local policing team in north-west London, said: '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.
'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.'
London Fire Brigade (LFB) received more than 20 calls reporting the blaze, which raged until 3.24am.
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