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Teens arrested over elderly couple's fire deaths

Family handout Stan and Roma Rickman are side-by-side and smiling at the camera. Mr Rickman, who is bald with light grey hair, wears a half-unzipped blue sports coat and a checked shirt. His wife has short, white hair and wears a green fleece over a black buttoned top.Family handout
Stan and Roma Rickman died as a result of the fire at their home, police said

Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly couple died in a house fire.

Stan and Roma Rickman, aged 91 and 88 respectively, were found dead at the home in Heron Close in Alton, Hampshire, in the early hours of 14 April.

The boys from Bordon and Alton have both been bailed while police inquiries continue.

A 16-year-old Alton boy, previously arrested on suspicion of murder, was also bailed.

A police officer and police van outside a house with a dormer roof which is taped off.
Police and firefighters were sent to Heron Close, Alton, at about 04:00 BST on 14 April

Det Supt Danielle Daltrey, who is leading the investigation for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, said: "Investigating this incident remains a top priority and we are continuing our work to establish the circumstances."

She added the force was keen to hear from witnesses about anyone "seen behaving suspiciously in the area" between midnight and 05:00 on 14 April.

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