Man dies following fire in Warwick
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A man has died following a fire at a flat in Warwick.
Fire fighters, police officers and paramedics attended the incident in Friar Street yesterday (Wednesday 4 May) evening.
The man – who is believed to be in his 60s – was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
The man’s next of kin has been informed and we now await formal identification.
Another man who was taken to hospital has since been discharged.
Thirty people were evacuated from the block while firefighters tackled the blaze.
Inspector Simon Ryan said: “This was a terrible incident and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased. Enquiries continue but at this time we don’t believe there to be any suspicious circumstances.”
Anyone with information that can help police with their enquiries should call 101 quoting incident 301 of 4 May 2022.
Posted by SJC, Corporate Communications