Cleveland Police Launch Murder Probe After 2 Die in Middlesbrough House Fire
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 26
Cleveland Police Launch Murder Probe After 2 Die in Middlesbrough House Fire
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 26
Summary
Two people died in a house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, prompting Cleveland Police to open a murder investigation after officers were called in the early hours.
Four survivors were taken to hospital, including a woman in critical condition, while three others suffered injuries described as non-life threatening.
Cleveland Police said it was still establishing exactly what happened and was keeping an open mind, including whether the case could be linked to wider organised crime.
The damaged property’s roof has caved in and support beams are exposed, and police said a high-visibility presence would remain in Grangetown as families receive specialist support.