Murder investigation underway after fatal Newquay fire
Last updated 25th Jul 2025
A murder investigation following a fatal fire at a residential property in Newquay.
At around 4:30pm on Tuesday the body of a man in his 30s was found deceased in the property. His next of kin have been informed.
Devon and Cornwall police say the cause of the fire is believed to be suspicious.
A 33-year-old man from Bolton has been arrested on suspicion of murder, he remains in police custody.
Detective Superintendent Jon Bancroft, Force Senior Investigation Officer, said: “We have launched a murder investigation after a man’s body was found following a fire at the former Narrowcliff Hotel in Newquay.
“While we have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, we are keeping an open mind in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death.
“Incidents of this nature are shocking for any community, especially in the light of recent events in Cornwall and our ongoing investigations.
“There will be a heightened police presence in the area, and we would ask that anyone with any information approach our officers, contact us online or call 101.”