A second suspect has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal blaze on Berkeley Avenue, Cranford, on the night of 19 August.
Police were first alerted at 1:14am last Wednesday (19 August) when callers reported a fire. Officers, alongside firefighters and paramedics, responded to the scene and rescued nine occupants.
Despite the best efforts of medical staff, 50‑year‑old Anna Kowalska later died in hospital. A second woman, aged 40, remains in a life‑threatening condition. The remaining seven victims – six men and one woman – have been discharged after receiving care for minor injuries.
The latest charge was filed against 41‑year‑old Slawomir Alama from Hounslow. Alama has been charged with murder, eight counts of attempted murder, arson with intent to endanger life, possession of a class B drug and possession of a knife in a public place.
He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 26 August.
The charges follow his arrest yesterday in Leeds.
Pawel Kupla, 34, of no fixed address, was charged on Monday with one count of murder, eight counts of attempted murder and one count of arson with intent to endanger life in connection with this investigation.
Kulpa will next appear at the Old Bailey tomorrow.
The investigation remains ongoing and members of the public who possess information, or any footage that could aid the enquiry, are urged to contact the police on 101 and quote reference CAD 359/19Aug. Alternatively, information may be supplied anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
