Man arrested over deaths of elderly couple in Alton house fire
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson following the deaths of an elderly couple in a house fire two months ago.Stan Rickman, 91, and Roma Rickman, 88 were found dead at their home in Heron Close in Alton, Hampshire on 14 April at about 04:00 BST.Police said the arrested man, from Aldershot, had been bailed with conditions until 18 September while inquiries continue.A 16-year-old Alton boy, and two boys aged 15 from Bordon and Alton all previously arrested on suspicion of murder also remain on bail with conditions.
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