A quiet street in Peterborough has become the centre of a major murder investigation after a horrifying discovery during a house fire on Saturday evening.
Cambridgeshire Police were called to the scene on Friday Bridge, Eastfield at approximately 6:20 PM after reports of a severe blaze engulfing a property. Firefighters from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service battled the intense flames, making a grim discovery once the fire was extinguished.
Tragically, they found the body of a woman inside the burnt-out home. The discovery immediately triggered a major police response, with detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit taking over the investigation.
A Suspicious Blaze
Authorities have confirmed they are treating the fire as deliberate and suspicious. A cordon remains in place around the property as forensic teams work meticulously to gather evidence from the charred remains.
Detective Superintendent Jon Hutchinson stated, "We are treating the woman’s death as suspicious and a murder investigation has been launched." He appealed directly to the public for information, emphasising that "anyone with information should contact us immediately."
Community in Shock
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in the Eastfield area. Neighbours have been left reeling, describing the event as "terrifying" and "utterly devastating."
Police have increased their presence in the area to provide reassurance to concerned residents. Officers are conducting door-to-door enquiries and scouring local CCTV footage for any clues that could lead them to those responsible.
Anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is urged to contact police via their web chat service or by calling 101, quoting incident 367 of 27 April.
