Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Worksop explosion

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an explosion at a house left one man dead.

Nottinghamshire Police said a 43-year-old man was arrested and questioned on suspicion of murder before being bailed.

The body of 53-year-old David Howard was recovered from underneath debris after the blast in Worksop at 7.39pm on Saturday April 12.

Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police and who is leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts remain with David's loved ones at this extremely difficult time.

"Whilst we have made an arrest, I want to be really clear that our investigation remains at a very early stage and we are doing everything possible to establish what caused this deeply tragic incident.

"It remains too early to say whether there is a criminal element to this case and would ask that people avoid speculation.

"Our inquiries are continuing and I would further ask anyone with information who is yet to come forward to please contact us as soon as possible."

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