Man released on police bail after murder arrest

Detective are investigating after the body of a man was found in the building in Narowcliff

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal fire in Newquay has been released on bail, police have said.

The body of a man in his 30s was found after the blaze broke out in a property in Narrowcliff on 22 July, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

A 33-year-old man from Bolton who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail, pending further inquiries, the force sad.

Det Supt Jon Bancroft, the senior investigating officer, said: "We are keeping an open mind in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death, which we are currently treating as unexplained."

He asked potential witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage, doorbell or CCTV footage to get in touch.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the cause of the fire was thought to be suspicious.

Inquiries are ongoing to find out what happened and a police cordon is still at the scene, the force said.

The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force said.

Det Supt Bancroft added: "Officers are continuing to carry out a number of inquiries in relation to this investigation."