Brighton: Woman released on bail after man dies in flat fire

Emergency services were called to Preston Road in the early hours of Sunday morning

Sussex Police said a woman has been released on bail following a fatal fire at a flat in Brighton.

The 36-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after emergency services were called to a property in the early hours of Sunday.

The fire brigade entered the building in Preston Road and a man and woman were recovered from the basement flat.

A 50-year-old man was pronounced dead. The woman was treated in hospital and arrested.

A police statement said: "Following her discharge from hospital, she was transported to custody for interview and then released on bail.

"Enquiries are ongoing to understand the circumstances of the fire, and we continue to appeal for any information that may assist our enquiries."

A road closure has now been lifted between Ditchling Rise and the junction of Stanford Avenue.

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