Police launch murder investigation after fatal fire in Newquay

Police have launched a murder investigation following a fatal fire at property on the Narrowcliff.

Officers were called by the fire service to a fire at a residential property at around 4.35pm on Tuesday 22nd July.

The body of a man in his 30s was found deceased in the property. His next of kin have been informed.

Devon and Cornwall Police say the cause of the fire is believed to be suspicious, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the surrounding circumstances. A cordon remains in place at the seafront buildings which are earmarked for redevelopment into apartments.

The force says a 33-year-old man from Bolton has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.

Detective Superintendent Jon Bancroft, Force Senior Investigation Officer, said: “We have launched a murder investigation after a man’s body was found following a fire at the former Narrowcliff Hotel in Newquay.

“While we have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, we are keeping an open mind in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death.

“Incidents of this nature are shocking for any community, especially in the light of recent events in Cornwall and our ongoing investigations.

“There will be a heightened police presence in the area, and we would ask that anyone with any information approach our officers, contact us online or call 101.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact us via our website here or by calling 101 quoting 50250189321.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.