Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after two women were killed in a house fire in Wolverhampton.

The women were in their early 20s, West Midlands Police say.

Officers add that the two men, aged 19 and 22, who were arrested are understood to be known to the women.

In a statement, the force say they were called to a house in Dunstall Hill, Wolverhampton before 2am this morning along with other emergency services.

The two women were found dead by firefighters inside the burning property.

Another woman, who is critical condition, and three men were also taken to hospital.

West Midlands Fire Service add that the four people managed to escape the “severe fire,” which was extinguished shortly before 3am.

The cause of the fire is not yet known. Officers remain in the area as enquiries continue.

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