Man killed in Wincobank house fire

EMERGENCY services are investigating a Wincobank house fire which killed one 44-year-old man.

Rescuers were called to Bluebell Close at 12.25am today (Wednesday), where the home was ablaze.

One occupant was pulled to safety, but later died. Three men have been arrested in connection with the fire.

Police and fire service investigators have begun a joint mission to establish the cause of the fire and cause of the 44-year-old man’s death.