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The parents of a 15-year-old girl killed in a suspected arson attack are going through ‘unimaginable pain’, the mayor of Newham said.
Tiffany Regis died in Beckton, East London, when a blaze started at around 5.30pm on Thursday.
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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.
Tiffany Regis, 15, (pictured) died in the Beckton, East London, when a blaze started at around 5.30pm on Thursday
The parents of a 15-year-old girl who was killed in a suspected arson attack are going through ‘unimaginable pain’, the mayor of Newham said. Pictured: Tiffany Regis
‘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.’
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: ‘My team continues to piece together the circumstances surrounding the fire last Thursday.
‘I know that there were a number of young people and residents inside the address before the fire happened and our enquiries are ongoing to identify everyone who was there, not least of all to ensure that everyone is okay.
‘We are at the very early stages of our investigation and are still keen to hear from anyone who was present or has any information but has not yet spoken with police. Please get in touch.’
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Rescue teams scrambled to the flat to reports of a fire at a block of flats in Tollgate Road on April 6
It is understood Tiffany had been hosting a party at the second-floor flat at the time. Police say they believe Tiffany died after being overcome by the smoke
Rescue teams scrambled to the flat after reports of a fire at a block of flats in Tollgate Road on Thursday.
It is understood Tiffany had been hosting a party at the second-floor flat at the time.
The post-mortem examination and formal identification process took place at East Ham Mortuary on Saturday.
Police say they believe Tiffany died after being overcome by the smoke.
The fatal fire is being treated as suspected arson and an investigation by the Specialist Crime Command has been launched.
Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, who leads the North East Command Unit, said: ‘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.’
Anyone with information should call the Incident room on 020 8345 3865, via 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 5315/06Apr.
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