A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a 96-year-old woman dead in a house fire in East Hampshire.
Emergency services were called to Mill Road in Liss early Friday morning after receiving reports of a fire.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and found the elderly woman, who was pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary stated: “We were called at 5.18am on Friday 17 May to a report of a fire at an address in Mill Road, Liss. Upon officer attendance, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service confirmed that a 96-year-old woman had been pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.”
An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the blaze, and a scene will remain in place while these inquiries are carried out.
As part of our enquiries, a 26-year-old man from Liss has been arrested on suspicion of murder,” the spokesperson added.
This tragic incident has shocked the local community, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
