Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Fatal House Fire in Northamptonshire
Three individuals, including a four-year-old girl, were killed in a blaze in Rushton, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Emergency services were alerted to a significant fire at a property in Beswick Close, Rushton, near Kettering, shortly after 10:30 PM on Friday.
The blaze resulted in the deaths of three individuals: a four-year-old girl, a 30-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old man.
Following the incident, a 54-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Northamptonshire Police confirmed that next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Chief Inspector Paul Cash addressed the local community, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and that officers would remain in the area to provide reassurance.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, described the situation as 'heartbreaking' and noted that an extensive investigation is underway in collaboration with the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The intensity of the fire has made recovery efforts challenging, as investigators work to safely retrieve the deceased for formal identification.
In addition to the fatalities, one individual was transported to the hospital by the East Midlands Ambulance Service, and three police officers were assessed for smoke inhalation.
The fire severely damaged the historic Grade II-listed building, which was a former station master’s house at the now-closed Glendon and Rushton railway station.
Images from the scene reveal significant structural damage, including a large hole in the roof.
Specialist fire investigators and investigation dogs have been deployed to determine the cause of the blaze.
Community members have expressed shock and grief over the incident, with local leaders calling it a 'very sad day' for the village.
Authorities have implemented road closures in the vicinity to facilitate ongoing investigations, and the public is encouraged to provide any relevant information to aid in the inquiry, referencing incident number 25000180391 when contacting Northamptonshire Police.
The blaze resulted in the deaths of three individuals: a four-year-old girl, a 30-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old man.
Following the incident, a 54-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Northamptonshire Police confirmed that next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Chief Inspector Paul Cash addressed the local community, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and that officers would remain in the area to provide reassurance.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, described the situation as 'heartbreaking' and noted that an extensive investigation is underway in collaboration with the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The intensity of the fire has made recovery efforts challenging, as investigators work to safely retrieve the deceased for formal identification.
In addition to the fatalities, one individual was transported to the hospital by the East Midlands Ambulance Service, and three police officers were assessed for smoke inhalation.
The fire severely damaged the historic Grade II-listed building, which was a former station master’s house at the now-closed Glendon and Rushton railway station.
Images from the scene reveal significant structural damage, including a large hole in the roof.
Specialist fire investigators and investigation dogs have been deployed to determine the cause of the blaze.
Community members have expressed shock and grief over the incident, with local leaders calling it a 'very sad day' for the village.
Authorities have implemented road closures in the vicinity to facilitate ongoing investigations, and the public is encouraged to provide any relevant information to aid in the inquiry, referencing incident number 25000180391 when contacting Northamptonshire Police.
