Police enquiries are ongoing after a man died in a house fire in Weymouth.

As previously reported, emergency services were called to a property in Southdown Road following reports of a house fire. A man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

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

The fire is being treated as suspicious and a full investigation was launched into the circumstances of the incident.

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As of today, Thursday, October 31, no arrests have been made and the investigation continues.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Third, of the MCIT, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly died in this fire and officers are supporting them and keeping them updated with the progress of our investigation.

“We are treating this fire as suspicious and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any unusual activity in the area of Southdown Road during the morning of Friday October 4, or who has any information that might assist our enquiries.

“I would urge residents in the vicinity with home CCTV systems or doorbell cameras, as well as motorists with dashcam fitted who may have been in the area, to please review any footage for anything that might help our investigation.

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.