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Murder Arrest in Gloucestershire Blaze: 90-Year-Old Victim
16 Aug
Summary
- A 90-year-old woman died in a house fire early Sunday morning.
- Police arrested a woman in her 60s on suspicion of murder and arson.
- The victim and suspect were known to each other, police stated.
A fatal house fire in Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, has led to a murder arrest. Early Sunday morning, emergency services were alerted to a fire on Elmgrove Road West.
Upon arrival, firefighters and paramedics found a woman in her 90s unconscious inside the burning property. Despite resuscitation efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been notified.
Gloucestershire Police have arrested a woman in her 60s from Gloucester. She is being held on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. Investigators confirmed that the victim and the suspect knew each other.
Authorities have reassured the public that the incident appears to be isolated. A police cordon remains in effect at the address while investigations continue. Anyone with information is urged to contact Gloucestershire Police.
