Essex fire murder probe
A house fire that killed a mother and her five children in Harlow, Essex, last month is now being treated as a murder investigation, Essex Police have said.
A house fire that killed a mother and her five children in Harlow, Essex, last month is now being treated as a murder investigation, Essex Police have said.
Crimestoppers have offered a reward of up to £10,000 after a fatal house fire in which a man tragically lost his wife and five children.The crime-fighting charity said the reward was for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved in the "heartbreaking" incident.
This is an absolutely heartbreaking incident which has devastated and shocked the entire community. It is impossible to imagine how Dr Shakoor, who survived the fire, is coping with the loss of his family.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit the website.
Three-year-old Maheen Shakoor has died as a result of the house fire, which claimed the lives of her mother and four siblings.
Police have revealed a father 'fought hard' in a bid to save his family from a fire, which claimed the lives of his wife and four children.