Murder investigation launched in Peterborough after body of man is found in house fire
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a fatal house fire in Peterborough at the weekend.
Cambs Police were called by the fire service at about 3.35am on Sunday (7 September) with reports of a domestic blaze in Wootton Avenue, Fletton.
A man was sadly found deceased inside the home. Police, who have now identified the man, are treating his death as a possible murder.
A force spokesperson said: “Zbigniew Wasiak, 59, was found dead inside the property. A post-mortem examination is due to take place on 10 September.”
A joint investigation with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service determined an accelerant was used by a third party to start the fire.
Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “We are still in the early stages of our investigation and part of the initial enquiries will be to establish why the fire was started at his home.
“We are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, particularly if you live in the area of Wootton Avenue and recall seeing or hearing anything suspicious around the time of the incident.
“I understand this is likely to be concerning to the local community, but we believe it to be an isolated incident, and we have extra patrols in the area.”
Anyone with information, doorbell or dashcam footage should report online or call 101 and quote Operation Landform or please visit the Major Incident Public Portal.