A murder investigation has been launched after two women died and another is critically ill following a house fire. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
West Midlands Police were called to Dunstall Hill, Wolverhampton, just before 2am today, Saturday, May 11, along with other emergency services. Tragically, two women in their 20s were confirmed dead at the scene.
Another woman is in a critical condition and three men were taken to hospital. Two men, aged 19 and 22, have been arrested on suspicion of murder as investigations continue.
In a statement, the police said: "We've arrested two men on suspicion of murder after two women have died following a house fire in Wolverhampton this morning (May 11). We were called to Dunstall Hill, alongside other emergency services, just before 2am," reports Birmingham Live.
"Two women, understood to be in their early 20s, were tragically confirmed dead at the scene and our thoughts are with their loved ones at this terrible time. Three men and a woman were taken to hospital, with the woman currently in a critical condition."
"Following initial enquiries we've arrested two men, aged 19 and 22. The men, who are understood to be known to the women, will now be questioned. We're working with fire service colleagues to establish the cause of the fire and a scene currently remains in place."
"We have officers in the area as our enquiries, including reviewing all available footage, continue. Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote 360 of 11/5/24."
