Two further arrests made in Alton fatal house fire investigation

Officers investigating the deaths of 91 year-old Stan Rickman and 88 year-old Roma Rickman in Alton have made two further arrests.

We were called at 4am on Monday 14 April, to reports of a fire at a house in Heron Close, Alton. Firefighters and police attended but, sadly, Stan and Roma were pronounced dead at the scene.

A 15 year-old boy from Bordon has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 15 year-old boy from Alton has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

They have both been bailed with conditions whilst enquiries continue.

A 16 year-old boy from Alton who was arrested on suspicion of murder has also been released on police bail with conditions.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Danielle Daltrey said “Investigating this incident remains a top priority and we are continuing our work to establish the circumstances.

“We would still like to speak to anyone who may have information which could assist our investigation.

“Did you witness anyone behaving suspiciously in the area between midnight and 5am on 14 April? Do you have any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which may show anyone behaving suspiciously in the area around this time?

“If you have any information which could assist, please report this to us.”