Witness plea as probe into fatal fire continues
DETECTIVES are still trying to piece together whether anyone else was involved in a house fire that left a man dead.
Graham Green’s body was found by firefighters following the blaze at a flat on Milburn Road in Ashington. Police say they are still uncertain whether the 39-year-old’s death is suspicious or not.
An investigation into the fire is being lead by Det Insp Joanne Brooks, from Northumbria Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry team.
The force said detectives still needed more witnesses to come forward. A police spokeswoman said: “We urge anyone who has not already come forward to get in touch as the smallest detail may benefit the investigation.”
Emergency services were called to the first floor home at around 11.40pm on Thursday, June 6. Mr Green was pronounced dead at the scene after being found inside the property by firefighters.
Following the blaze, Det Insp Brooks said she was trying to piece together events leading up to the fire. “We are now carrying out an investigation to help us understand the events leading up to the fire,” she said. “We have family liaison officers in place who are supporting Graham’s family.
“Our investigation is very much ongoing and we would like to hear from anyone who might have information about this incident, or, anyone who saw Graham or knows of his whereabouts in the hours before the fire.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 10 070619.