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Woman killed and boy hurt in fire | Woman killed and boy hurt in fire |
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A woman has died and a 10-year-old boy has been critically injured in a suspected arson attack at a bungalow near the Cornish resort of Newquay. | |
The woman's 47-year-old husband has been detained by police and is being treated for his injuries in hospital. | |
Emergency services were called to the fire in the Trevarrian area in the early hours. | Emergency services were called to the fire in the Trevarrian area in the early hours. |
Fire crews from Newquay and St Columb dealt with the incident which is being investigated by police. | Fire crews from Newquay and St Columb dealt with the incident which is being investigated by police. |
The bungalow has been cordoned off for forensic examinations. | The bungalow has been cordoned off for forensic examinations. |
'Major investigation' | 'Major investigation' |
A Devon and Cornwall police spokesman said: "It was reported that two people were still in the property at the time. | A Devon and Cornwall police spokesman said: "It was reported that two people were still in the property at the time. |
"A 10-year-old boy was removed from the fire and was taken to Treliske Hospital where his condition is thought to be serious. | "A 10-year-old boy was removed from the fire and was taken to Treliske Hospital where his condition is thought to be serious. |
"A woman, believed to be in her 40s, was found dead at the scene. | "A woman, believed to be in her 40s, was found dead at the scene. |
"A male suspect was detained shortly afterwards by police and was taken to Treliske Hospital to be treated for his injuries thought to be from the fire. | "A male suspect was detained shortly afterwards by police and was taken to Treliske Hospital to be treated for his injuries thought to be from the fire. |
"Police are now closing down the scene for a full forensic examination and this is the start of a major investigation." | "Police are now closing down the scene for a full forensic examination and this is the start of a major investigation." |