Two more teens arrested over Alton house fire that killed elderly couple
91 year old Stan Rickman and 88 year old Roma Rickman died last week
Last updated 24th Apr 2025
Police investigating the deaths of an elderly couple in Alton have made two more arrests.
Emergency services were called out to a house fire in Heron Close at around 4am on the 14th of April. 91 year-old Stan Rickman and 88 year-old Roma Rickman were pronounced dead at the scene.
Hampshire Police have confirmed a 15 year-old boy from Bordon has been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 15 year-old boy from Alton has also been arrested on suspicion of murder.
They have both been bailed with conditions whilst enquiries continue.
A 16 year-old boy from Alton who was arrested on suspicion of murder has also been released on police bail with conditions.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Danielle Daltrey said “Investigating this incident remains a top priority and we are continuing our work to establish the circumstances.
“We would still like to speak to anyone who may have information which could assist our investigation.
“Did you witness anyone behaving suspiciously in the area between midnight and 5am on 14 April? Do you have any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which may show anyone behaving suspiciously in the area around this time?
“If you have any information which could assist, please report this to us.”