Fire deaths suspect remains in hospital

Two women, believed to be sisters in their 20s, died in the fire in Wolverhampton

A man arrested in connection with a house fire that killed two young women remains under arrest in hospital, police have said.

West Midlands Police detained the 46-year-old on suspicion of murder at the weekend, along with two others who have since been released on bail, pending further inquiries.

Police have yet to formally identify the women who died in the house fire in Dunstall Hill, Wolverhampton, but they are reported to be sisters aged in their 20s who lived at the end-of-terrace property.

All those arrested are understood to have been known to the victims.

In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "Two people are still in hospital in a serious condition.

"Officers are remaining at the scene to further investigate the cause of the fire.

"The 46-year-old remains under arrest, but is in hospital until he is fit to be spoken to by officers."

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