Man under arrest following fatal fire at Cranford house

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        August 25, 2026

Man under arrest following fatal fire at Cranford house

Good Morning West London — 2026-08-25

A MAN aged 34 has been arrested on suspicion of murder, as part of an investigation into a fatal fire in Cranford.
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Man under arrest following fatal fire at Cranford house
• A MAN aged 34 has been arrested on suspicion of murder, as part of an investigation into a fatal fire in Cranford.
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