An investigation is underway after the deaths of four people in a house fire in Brent. Police were called to help the London Fire Brigade at the blaze in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, at 1.22am on Saturday (May 24), according to Scotland Yard.

A spokesperson for the force said four people, a 43-year-old woman, a girl aged 15 and two boys aged eight and four, died at the scene. The Met had said earlier that three boys died, but later clarified that a girl was among the dead.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) Assistant Commissioner, Keeley Foster, said: "This is an extremely tragic incident and the thoughts of everyone across the Brigade are with those impacted by this incident."

Scotland Yard said a man, 41, was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident and remains in custody. He was arrested on suspicion of murder, according to the force. The cause of the blaze is being investigated by the Met and LFB.

During a press conference held at 3pm on Saturday, police confirmed that the victims of the fire were related. Reading a statement to reporters at the scene, Superintendent Steve Allen from the Met's local policing team in north-west London said: "I can confirm a woman and three of her children died at the scene. A further two members of the same family were taken to hospital and continue to receive treatment."

He added: "The wider family have been informed, and officers will continue to support them at this incredibly difficult time.

"We remain in the early stages of our investigation. However, one man was arrested outside the house. He remains in custody and is being questioned by officers. I recognise the significant impact this incident has had on the community. We are working closely with the local authority partners, and will have officers in Tillett Close throughout the day. I would ask anyone with information about what happened to contact us by calling 101, or speaking to officers at the scene."

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