Shocking footage showing an arsonist setting a Wolverhampton home ablaze, leaving one dead and two in critical condition, has been shared by police.
West Midlands Police are seeking information regarding the murder of Akashdeep Singh, 26, amid a fire at his family home in Plascom Road, East Park in the early hours of June 25.The dramatic footage shows a hooded figure approaching the house before smashing its front window and pouring in what police said was petrol.The arsonist then sets the accelerant alight setting the house on fire, which tragically led to the death of Mr Singh.
He said: “My ask is, who knows that person? Who assisted them? What was the reason for doing this? Why was the house targeted?”Turning his attention to the attacker, he added: “Your actions have caused devastating consequences for the family…do the right thing and come to the police.” West Midland’s Police are keeping an “open mind” as to the motives behind this attack, and have not ruled out that it could be a hate crime.
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