Man dies after fire breaks out on house boat

A man has died following a house boat fire.

Firefighters were called to Lechlade Marina in Gloucestershire at about 06:30 GMT to reports of a blaze.

A man who had been on board the boat died, Gloucestershire Police said. The force added that it is working to notify his next of kin and the coroner has been informed.

The cause of fire is under investigation and officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area from about 06:00 and may have information to come forward.

Police remain at the scene while enquiries take place.

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