Albion Street Fatal Fire
UPDATE: 4.05pm
Patricia Louise Hindle has been charged with the murder of 62-year-old Michael Redpath, and will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday.
Man dead. Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after major Swindon town centre incident
11 September 2014
A Police Forensic team is investigating the scene of a major fire last night that led to the death of a 62-year-old man.
A 29-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of murder after emergency services were called to Albion Street in Swindon town centre just after 9pm.
Locals reported that a pensioner - named later as Michael Redpath - was rescued from the burning house after being heard shouting at an upstairs window, but despite being treated at the scene he later died of his injuries at the Great Western Hospital.
The woman is currently being detained at Swindon Police Station while evidence is being gathered.
The Police are asking for any witnesses to the incident, which took place near Cambria Bridge Road, to get in touch via 101 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
