Deputy Leaders for the London Borough of Sutton, Councillor Jayne McCoy and Councillor Manuel Abellan said;
“We
are truly saddened by this awful news and our sympathy and condolences go out
to the friends and family of these four young children who have tragically lost
their lives.
“As
a Council, we are supporting the emergency services and specifically want to
thank first responders for their work at this hugely difficult time. Our
community is grieving today and we stand with them. We are working to help
those who have been impacted access the relevant support.
“The
Council is working with all of the partner agencies that have supported the
family, to assist with the ongoing investigation into this tragedy. In the
light of the recent police statement, we cannot comment in more detail at this
stage.”