Two arrests have now been made in connection with a murder investigation in the Grangetown area

BGUK_3665887 - Two arrests have now been made in connection with a murder investigation in the Grangetown area. Police were called to a house fire at 5:23am morning (Wednesday 26th August), where sadly two people died; including one child. They have yet to be formally identified. A 48-year-old woman remains in the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in a critical condition, and a further three people suffered injuries which are believed, at this time, to be non life-threatening. Two men aged 23 and 31 have now been arrested on suspicion of murder and they remain in police custody at this time. Enquiries are ongoing. Redcar and Cleveland Local Policing Commander, Superintendent Emily Harrison, said: “As we continue to investigate this morning’s tragic incident, we continue to support the families of those who have sadly died as a result. “Our thoughts remain with those families and with everyone involved. “Two men, aged 23 and 31, remain in police custody at this time and they are being questioned. “We continue to work to establish the circumstances of exactly what has happened, but we are keeping an open mind and cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime at this time. “We will have a high visibility presence in the Grangetown area and encourage anyone who has concerns, or who may have information, to approach our officers or alternatively call us on 101.” Anyone who may have information, or any concerns, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 170941. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at https://orlo.uk/G0M9W or by calling 0800 555 111