Murder probe launched after woman in her 20s found dead in Gosport house

TWO men have been arrested by police after a woman was found dead following a house fire.
Floral tributes. Aftermath of fire at Grange Crescent, Gosport.   Picture: Chris Moorhouse     (310719-91)Floral tributes. Aftermath of fire at Grange Crescent, Gosport.   Picture: Chris Moorhouse     (310719-91)
Floral tributes. Aftermath of fire at Grange Crescent, Gosport. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (310719-91)

Hampshire Constabulary said a 26-year-old man, of no fixed address, and a 28-year-old man, from Gosport, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fire in Grange Crescent in Gosport yesterday.

Firefighters found the body of a woman in her 20s inside the house, which started an investigation into her death.

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Body of woman in her 20s found in Gosport home after fire
Floral tributes. Aftermath of fire at Grange Crescent, Gosport.   Picture: Chris Moorhouse     (310719-91)Floral tributes. Aftermath of fire at Grange Crescent, Gosport.   Picture: Chris Moorhouse     (310719-91)
Floral tributes. Aftermath of fire at Grange Crescent, Gosport. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (310719-91)

Police said the two men are in custody.

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The woman has not yet been formally identified but her next-of-kin have been informed.

Detective Inspector Toby Elcock said: ‘We are in the early stages of this investigation and urge anyone with information to contact us.

Police are investigating a fire in Grange Crescent in Gosport after firefighters were called at 8.33am on Tuesday, July 30. Picture: Millie SalkeldPolice are investigating a fire in Grange Crescent in Gosport after firefighters were called at 8.33am on Tuesday, July 30. Picture: Millie Salkeld
Police are investigating a fire in Grange Crescent in Gosport after firefighters were called at 8.33am on Tuesday, July 30. Picture: Millie Salkeld

‘Were you in the area at the time and did you see anyone acting suspiciously?

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‘If you can help in any way, please call us on 101 quoting 44190267652 – or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

‘There will be an ongoing police presence in the area – we thank local residents for their patience.’