Murder investigation launched after fatal Knottingley house fire
A 75 year old woman has died after the blaze on Yew Tree Walk
Police have launched a murder investigation after a house fire in Knottingley last night, which killed a 75 year old woman.
Officers were called at 8:04pm to Yew Tree Walk, after reports of someone being trapped inside a burning home.
Once the first was out the woman was found an pronounced dead at the scne.
A 23 year old man is being held on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Anyone with information about the circumstances of the blaze is being urged to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101.