Fatal fire in Lewisham

Met Officers are supporting the London Fire Brigade in an investigation following the death of a boy in a fire in Lewisham.

Police were called to Lewisham Road, SE13 at 23:54hrs on Tuesday, 8 July following a report of a fire in a flat.

Officers attended with the London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, a 12-year-old boy died at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A woman, aged 54, was taken to hospital by paramedics. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Detective Chief Inspector Danian Reid, from the Met’s local investigations team in south east London, said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with everyone involved.

“We continue to work alongside investigators from the London Fire Brigade to establish the cause of the fire.

“We understand the impact this will have on the community and there will be local neighbourhood officers, and other emergency services, in the area as enquiries continue."

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the London Fire Brigade but is not believed to be suspicious at this stage.