A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby and toddler died following the Nottingham flat blaze
Nottingham police believe the fire, which broke out on Fairlisle Close, Clifton, was started deliberately.Nottingham police believe the fire, which broke out on Fairlisle Close, Clifton, was started deliberately.Det Ch Insp Greg McGill of Nottinghamshire Police said: "These are tragic and very sad circumstances and my thoughts are with the family of those involved.
"Following a joint investigation with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service we have established that the fire was started deliberately.Picture: Bill Stephenson / Alamy Stock Photo "We are appealing for witnesses who were in the area at that time and saw something suspicious to please come forward and help us with the investigation."Chris Clark, from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, added: "Alongside the police we will now investigate the cause of this fire and tragic loss of life.
"We recognise what has happened will be deeply distressing for the local community, and we will be in the area to offer reassurance to residents over the coming days."
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