14-year-old girl arrested after fatal house fire

Shortly after 4am on Tuesday, police were called to a property in Bedale Drive, Leicester, where a person was found dead.

Other people in the house were treated in hospital as a “precautionary measure,” Leicestershire Police said.

The girl was arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the incident but was released on bail pending investigation.

Police said detectives are “remaining unbiased” in investigating the circumstances leading to the incident.

Detective Inspector Michael Chandler said: “This is an extremely tragic incident in which, unfortunately, one person has lost their life.

“Our investigation is still at a very early stage and we are still unbiased as to the cause of the fire.

“A dedicated team is conducting investigations and we are working closely with the fire service to fully establish what happened and how it happened.”

“Specially trained officers also continue to provide comprehensive support to the relatives of the deceased.

“I understand that this incident has caused distress and concern in the community and officers remain on site to offer support and reassurance. They are here for you, so please speak to them.”

Police are asking anyone with information to contact officers in the area, report the incident online at www.leics.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident 69 of 10 September.