Murder investigation launched after death of woman in Portadown house fire
A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes in the Church Street area due to the fire
Last updated 21st Mar 2023
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Portadown.
Police received a report of a house fire in the Church Street area of Portadown at around 2.15am this morning (Tuesday).
PSNI Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
A 37-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said: "We have now launched a murder investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
"A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes in the area due to the fire.
"Church Road is currently closed to motorists and pedestrians and we would ask that the public avoid the area at this time.
“Our investigation continues, and I am appealing to anyone with information, or who witnessed anything untoward, to please get in touch. Likewise, if you have captured dash cam footage, please contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 92 of 21/03/23.”
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