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Murder arrest after woman in 90s dies in house fire

Murder arrest after woman in 90s dies in house fire
BBC England Sunday 16 August 2026, 12:50 UTC 1 min read
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A woman in her 60s is arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

A woman in her 60s is arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
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