This in from the Police – Ed
Police are now in the position to name the man who died after a fire in Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
Justin Martin Bell, of St Thomas Street, Ryde was rescued from his home after a fire broke out at about 5.52pm on on Tuesday, November 12.
Sadly the 82-year-old passed away at St Marys Hospital, Newport later that evening.
Mr Bell’s 81-year-old wife, Mary Bell was transported to hospital suffering with smoke inhalation along with a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, who had tried to help Mr Bell get out of the house. All three were later released after they received medical attention.
A 26-year-old woman and a 54-year-old local woman, who had also tried to assist were treated at the scene.
An inquest is due to be opened on 19 November 2013.
