Man dies in Chipping Norton van fire
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Police are appealing for witnesses following an unexplained death in Chipping Norton.
Thames Valley Police officers were called to an incident just after 8am on Sunday, where a silver Volkswagen Transporter van was on fire outside the Greedy Goose on the A436 at the junction with the A44.
The fire was extinguished by fire crews, but a 55 year old man, who was in the van died at the scene.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Mark Personius of Cherwell & West Oxfordshire CID said: “We are investigating this tragic unexplained death, which occurred early on Sunday morning."
“At this stage, we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances and do not believe any other vehicle was involved."
“Although formal identification has not yet taken place, we have notified the man’s next of kin and they are being offered support at this very difficult time."
“I am appealing to anybody who was in the area on Sunday morning between 6.30am and 8.30am who may have witnessed this incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police."
“I would be particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have dash-cam, to please check this and contact us if it has captured anything that could assist this investigation, which will be on behalf of the Oxfordshire coroner."
“You can get in touch by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240219677.”