An investigation continues following a fatal fire in Upper Clapton (Image: London Fire Brigade)
A man has been arrested and released under investigation following a fire at a suspected cannabis factory in Upper Clapton on New Year's Eve.
Police say an investigation is ongoing following a fire which occurred at around 4pm on December 31.
Police were called by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to a fatal fire at an industrial unit in Southwold Road.
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital where he died on January 2.
His next of kin have been contacted.
The Met said: "Enquiries continue, alongside LFB colleagues, to establish the circumstances."
LFB said its investigation into the cause and circumstances of the fire will form part of the coroner's inquest.
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