Man charged with murder after woman dies from house fire that four kids managed to escape in London

Kaltoun Salah was rushed to a burns unit after a blaze broke out in her Islington home in July.

Four children were taken to hospital after the early morning fire on July 5, but were not seriously injured.

Cops haven't formally identified Ms Salah, but are confident she is the victim in a suspected murder case.

The 43-year-old died from her injuries on August 21.

Her next of kin are aware and a post-mortem examination confirmed she died as a result of burns.

Abdi Quule, 42, listed as living at the same block of flats, was found at the scene and also treated for burns at hospital.

After treatment, he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

He was later charged with attempted murder and appeared in custody at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on the same day.

Quule was further charged on August 31 via video link at the Old Bailey with her murder.

He next appears at the same court on 23 November 2018.



 

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