Man Burnt to Death in Greenford Car Fire

Witness sought to blaze in cemetery car park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a vehicle fire in Greenford Park Cemetery car park on Wednesday, 22 April.

At around 2.20pm a silver BMW car drove into the car park off Windmill Lane. Shortly after parking a fire started inside the vehicle which contained an eighty year old man. London Fire Brigade was called and extinguished the blaze but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers believe they know the identity of the deceased and next of kin 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 quoting ref: CAD 4637/22April.

April 26, 2015