A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died in a fire in north London.
Police were called on Saturday at 12.40pm to Mingard Walk, Islington, to reports of a blaze in a flat.
A woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Formal identification and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
A man believed to be in his 30s was also found suffering serious injuries. He remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Residents were evacuated from the building as a precaution.
The fire is being treated as suspicious. No arrests have been made.
A London Fire Brigade spokesman said four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the fire.
They said part of a maisonette on the second and third floor of a four-storey block was damaged by the fire.
Anyone with information should call the incident room number on 020 8345 3865 quoting Operation Rushville.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
