A woman in her 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 90-year-old woman died in a house fire in Hardwicke, Gloucestershire. Emergency services responded to reports of a fire on Elmgrove Road West shortly before 4 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, a woman in her 90s was found unconscious inside the property and was later pronounced dead.
Gloucestershire Police stated that the two women knew each other and that the incident is believed to be isolated. The woman in her 60s, from Gloucester, was arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. She remains in police custody and is being questioned by investigators.
A spokeswoman for Gloucestershire Police confirmed that officers attended the scene with crews from the fire and ambulance services. "The property was searched and a woman in her 90s was found unconscious inside," she said. "Emergency services performed CPR but despite their best efforts, the woman was sadly pronounced dead."
The next of kin for the deceased has been informed. Police are continuing their inquiries at the address, and a cordon remains in place.