Arrest Made as Murder Probe Launched Following Ravensthorpe Fire

Wednesday, 13 April 2022 15:11

Police have launched a murder enquiry and made an arrest following an arson attack on a house in Dewsbury.

The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing to progress enquiries with fire service colleagues today after the body of a man was recovered from the property on Queen Street, Ravensthorpe on Monday.

A man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and remains in police custody.

The male victim had suffered injuries which were not survivable in the incident which left the property with severe fire damage.

Officers were called at 12.04am on Sunday, (10 April) to reports of a house fire on Queen Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury.

A number of other properties were also evacuated with the fire spreading to neighbouring properties.

Five persons came out of the affected property with one man suffering serious but non-life threatening injuries which needed hospital treatment.

Detective Chief Inspector Sharron Kaye of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Following the recovery of a body from the house on Monday this has now been confirmed as a murder investigation, and police are progressing a number of lines of enquiry today.

“This fire has clearly had devastating consequences and resulted in the death of a man who tragically suffered injuries in the fire and building collapse from which there was no chance of survival.

“We are working to make contact with his next of kin who are not UK based.”

“I continue to appeal to anyone who has information in the community to come forwards to help us

“This fire could conceivably have resulted in multiple deaths and it is vital we apprehend those responsible as quickly as possible.”

Listener Club

Get more with the Listener Club!

Remix Saturdays

Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm
Legal Show

Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.
Alim OnAir

Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.
Bhangra Nights

Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm