A man has been arrested after a woman and three boys died in a house fire in north-west London.
Police were called to assist the London Fire Brigade at the scene of the blaze in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, at 1.22am on Saturday.
A 43-year-old woman, and three boys, aged 15, eight and four, died at the scene, the Metropolitan Police said.
Their next-of-kin have been informed, the force added.
Two other people were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service and their condition is unknown.
A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident and remains in custody.
Superintendent Steve Allen, from the Met’s local policing team in north-west London, said: “This is an extremely tragic incident and our thoughts are with everyone involved.
“Officers arrested a man at the scene and we continue to work alongside investigators from the London Fire Brigade to establish the cause of the fire.
“Emergency services will remain in Tillett Close throughout the day as these inquiries take place.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 509/24May or anonymously through Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.
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