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Man arrested over deaths of elderly couple in fire

Family handout Stan and Roma Rickman are side-by-side and smiling at the camera. Mr Rickman, who is bald with light grey hair, wears a half-unzipped blue sports coat and a checked shirt. His wife has short, white hair and wears a green fleece over a black buttoned top.Family handout
Stan and Roma Rickman died as a result of the fire at their home, police said

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson following the deaths of an elderly couple in a house fire two months ago.

Stan Rickman, 91, and Roma Rickman, 88 were found dead at their home in Heron Close in Alton, Hampshire on 14 April at about 04:00 BST.

Police said the arrested man, from Aldershot, had been bailed with conditions until 18 September while inquiries continue.

A 16-year-old Alton boy, and two boys aged 15 from Bordon and Alton all previously arrested on suspicion of murder also remain on bail with conditions.

A police officer and police van outside a house with a dormer roof which is taped off.
Police and firefighters were sent to Heron Close, Alton, at about 04:00 BST on 14 April

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