Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary –Alton fire
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary appeal for information after fatal house fire in Alton
Details of Incident
A couple who sadly died in a fire in Alton on Monday morning (14 April) have now been named.
Stan Rickman, aged 91, and Roma Rickman, aged 88, of Heron Close in Alton, were found dead following a fire at their home.
We were called shortly after the Fire Service attended at 4am and an investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Stan and Roma’s family have released the following statement today:
“The family would like to thank everyone who has left flowers and kind messages but please respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
As part of our ongoing investigation, we remain keen to hear from anyone who has information which could assist us.
In particular, we want to hear from anyone who could have seen any suspicious behaviour in the area of Heron Close between midnight and 5am on April 14, in particular anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from these times.
If you have any information which could assist with our investigation or if you were in the area at the relevant times mentioned, please report this to us through the public portal using the link below:
Contact Information
If you would prefer to speak to someone, please call 101 and ask for Hampshire Constabulary, quoting reference 44250162068 or Operation Fresca
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their online anonymous form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, calls cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.