Woman in her 60s is arrested on suspicion of murder after OAP in her 90s dies in house fire

By ROBERT FOLKER, NEWS REPORTER Published: 20:27, 16 August 2026 | Updated: 20:27, 16 August 2026 A woman in her 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 90-year-old woman died in a house fire. Emergency services rushed to Elmgrove Road West in Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, shortly before 4am on Sunday after reports of a fire.   A woman in her 90s was found unconscious inside the property and later pronounced dead. The women knew each other, and it is believed to have been an isolated incident, police said.  The woman in her 60s, from Gloucester, was arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. She remains in police custody for questioning. A woman in her 90s was found unconscious inside the property on Elmgrove Road West in Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, and later pronounced dead A spokeswoman for Gloucestershire Police said: 'Officers attended the scene along with crews from the fire and ambulance services. 'The property was searched and a woman in her 90s was found unconscious inside. 'Emergency services performed CPR but despite their best efforts, the woman was sadly pronounced dead.  Her next of kin has been informed. 'Police would like to reassure the public that those involved in the incident are known to each other and this appears to have been an isolated incident. 'A cordon remains in place whilst investigators continue their inquiries at the address.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.