Mum-of-three dies after running from house in flames screaming for help in horror fire that saw man arrested
A MUM-OF-THREE has died after running from a house in flames screaming for help in a horror fire that saw a man arrested.
Shipli Begum, 48, ran out of her east London home after catching fire at around 1pm last Wednesday.
Her husband Mohammed Ahad, burned his hands trying to put the fire out.
A source close to Ms Begum’s family said she was taken to Broomfields Hospital and died of 96 per cent body burns.
Scotland Yard launched a probe after Ms Begum died in hospital later that day.
Neighbour Imran Syed, 46, told MyLondon: “She was completely burned, she was not moving or anything.”
Another neighbour, Mohammed Ali, 19, heard Ms Begum screaming then saw Mr Ahad trying to cover her with a fire blanket.
Mohammed said: “Her clothes got burned off. It was very traumatising.”
A 55-year-old man, who was known to the deceased, was arrested at the scene.
The man remains on police bail while officers continue their enquiries.
Yesterday there were still two police cars outside the property with a cordon in place.
Scotland Yard said: “The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Newham continues.
“Police were called to an address on Newham Way, E6 at 13:05hrs on Wednesday, August 28.
“Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade.
“They found a 48-year-old woman with significant burn injuries. She was taken to hospital where she sadly died later the same day.
“Her family are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers.
“The investigation is being led by the North East Command Unit, with initial support from Specialist Crime.
“A 55-year-old man – who was known to the deceased – was arrested at the scene in connection with the death.
“He remains on police bail while officers complete their enquiries. No one else is sought and the Coroner has been informed.”
The London Fire Brigade sent three fire engines and 15 firefighters, from Barking, Stratford and Leytonstone fire stations.
An inquest into Mrs Begum’s death will be opened at East London Coroner’s Court on Thursday, September 12.
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