Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal house fire on Isle of Wight
Emergency services were called at 3.32am on Friday
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A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson after a body was found in a burnt-out house on the Isle of Wight.
Emergency services were called to the fire at the property in Ronsons Close, Cowes, at 3.32am on Friday.
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman said: “Officers attended along with colleagues from Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Isle of Wight Ambulance, with neighbouring addresses evacuated as a precaution whilst the fire was brought under control.
“One person has subsequently been located deceased within the property.
“No formal identification has taken place, however next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“A file will be prepared for the coroner.
“At this time the cause of the fire is being treated as suspicious.”
The spokesman said that the detained suspect, who is from Ventnor, had been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life and remained in custody while investigations continued.
He added: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time, or has doorbell, dashcam, or CCTV footage that they believe could assist with our investigation to come forward.”