Man arrested following fire in Hereford
The blaze killed a man and has left a woman in hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fire at a house in Hereford that killed a man and left a woman in hospital.
West Mercia Police were called to Charles Witts Avenue at around 7.05pm yesterday to reports of a fire.
When officers arrived, a 33-year-old man was found dead at the scene. His death is being treated as suspicious and an investigation is said to be underway.
A woman, 56 , was taken to hospital for further treatment.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
Detective Inspector Catherine Taylor said “Police, accompanied by fire and ambulance services, attended a house fire last night, where a man was found to have suffered serious injuries. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His death is currently being treated as suspicious and an investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances. At this stage all lines of enquires are being explored. Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this difficult time.”