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The death of a man whose body was found after a fire at a flat in north London is being treated as murder. | The death of a man whose body was found after a fire at a flat in north London is being treated as murder. |
The body of Antonio James Tommaso was found after firefighters were called to the flat at Sheridan Lodge, Potters Road, in New Barnet, at 19:30 BST on Thursday. | |
Initially, the death was not thought to be suspicious, but a post-mortem test found he died of multiple stab wounds. | Initially, the death was not thought to be suspicious, but a post-mortem test found he died of multiple stab wounds. |
Police believe the killer returned to the flat and set fire to the property. | Police believe the killer returned to the flat and set fire to the property. |
Mr Tammaso had been dead for two to three days prior to the flat being set alight, tests showed. | Mr Tammaso had been dead for two to three days prior to the flat being set alight, tests showed. |
Police said a red petrol can was also found at the scene. | Police said a red petrol can was also found at the scene. |
Det Ch Insp Glen Lloyd said: "We would like to hear from everyone who knew Mr Tammaso to build an understanding of who he was. | Det Ch Insp Glen Lloyd said: "We would like to hear from everyone who knew Mr Tammaso to build an understanding of who he was. |
"Who did he socialise with? Who would he be seen with? | "Who did he socialise with? Who would he be seen with? |
"Mr Tammaso would have been known locally, frequenting the New Barnet area, especially around Potters Road often riding his bike." | "Mr Tammaso would have been known locally, frequenting the New Barnet area, especially around Potters Road often riding his bike." |