The 15-year-old girl who was killed in a flat fire has been named by local police. Tiffany Regis sadly passed away in a blaze that took place in east London on Thursday (April 6).
Metropolitan Police were called to a block of flats in Tollgate Road, Beckton at around 5.28pm. While identification was not conclusive, police said they believed that Tiffany died in the fire which they are treating as arson.
A post mortem has found that her cause of death was smoke inhalation. On Thursday a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder following the fire.
He was later bailed while further investigations continue. Five other people at the address were injured but have since been discharged from hospital.
Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, who leads the North East Command Unit, said that his thoughts were with Tiffany and her family and friends.
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He added: “My thoughts at this time are with Tiffany and her family and friends. Incidents such as these send shockwaves through our communities and I don’t underestimate the impact this will have in the local area and beyond.
“Your officers will be on patrol in the immediate vicinity over the Easter Weekend, please talk to them if you have any concerns.”
Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz said: “Tiffany’s parents are going through unimaginable pain at the loss of their much loved 15-year-old daughter who brought so much joy. I am deeply upset by this tragic loss of a young life, as is everyone in Newham.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Tiffany’s parents, family and friends at this very difficult and heart-breaking time. I am urging anyone with any information to contact the police incident room.
“Our priority is to support Tiffany’s parents grieving the loss of their child; and all those young people who have lost a dear friend.”
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