Arrest made during murder investigation into Stoke house fire
40-year-old Valentina Cozma died in the blaze
Georgian Constantin, 42, of Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested in London this morning (Tuesday 14 February) on suspicion of murder.
Valentina, aged 40, tragically died in the fire at the property on Campbell Road, Stoke, around 3pm on Thursday 9 February. A post mortem provided a provisional cause of death, as inhalation of products of combustion.
Enquiries surrounding Valentina’s death continue and police say that forensic investigations are ongoing at the scene. Local officers are continuing with reassurance patrols throughout the area.
Meantime, Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Adrian Webb, from the force’s Major and Organised Crime department, is appealing for anyone with information to come forward and help with the investigation.
He said: “We are grateful for the community’s support during this investigation. Enquiries into Valentina’s tragic death continue and we remain keen to speak to witnesses who may have relevant information or material which could support the investigation, such as CCTV or dash cam footage. My thoughts remain with Valentina’s loved ones, in particular her young son, at this deeply traumatic time.”