28/04/2015

Appeal For Information Over Vehicle Death Fire Investigation

Police are appealing for information following the death of a man in a vehicle fire.

London Fire Brigade were called to a car park at Greenford Cemetery, off Windmill Lane, on Wednesday 22 April, where a car was on fire.

After extinguishing the fire the body of an elderly man was found inside.

Police believe that the man arrived at the car park in his silver BMW at about 14:20. Shortly after parking his car, it is believed that a fire started inside the car.

The driver, said to be a man aged in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A formal identification of the victim has not yet been confirmed, but police said that they believe they know his identity and relatives have been informed.

While the death is not believed to be suspicious, officers from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating the circumstances. These enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of fire and witnessed the incident is asked to contact officers on 020 8358 0013 or via 101.

(MH/CD)

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