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Bideford Fire: Man Cleared, Youths Still on Bail
25 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Man arrested in fatal Bideford fire investigation cleared.
- Five youths remain on police bail over suspicious property fire.
- Body recovered from property; formal identification is ongoing.
A man previously arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life has been cleared by police and will face no further action. The arrest was part of a murder investigation following a significant property fire on Honestone Street in Bideford on October 28th.
While the man in his 30s has been released, five youths, all aged between 13 and 15, remain on police bail. They were also arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life in connection with the same incident.
Following the blaze, a body was recovered from the property on November 2nd once structural safety was confirmed. Investigations to formally identify the deceased individual are still in progress.
