The investigation continues into a fatal house fire in Weymouth which police say was arson.

Police have said no arrests have been made as they continue to investigate the circumstances.

The Echo reported on Friday how emergency services were called to a property in Southdown Road. A man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Police have since confirmed that a man also sadly died in the incident. 

The fire is being treated as suspicious and detectives are appealing for information.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "No arrests have been made, our investigation is ongoing."

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Dorset Police received a report at 10.59am on Friday of a fire at an address in Southdown Road in Weymouth.

Officers attended the scene, along with the fire and ambulance services.

Very sadly, a man aged in his 70s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His family has been informed.

A man aged in his 60s was also taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

Following further enquiries into the cause of the fire, it is believed to be suspicious and detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) have launched a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240152830.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.