Tributes to 'dear mum' found dead in Liss house fire

The family of a 96-year-old woman whose body was found after a house fire said her death has left "a huge void" in their lives.

Emma Finch, 96, from Liss, Hampshire, was discovered by firefighters responding to a house blaze at her address on 17 May.

Joshua Powell, 26, from Lindford, has been charged with her murder and remains in police custody.

In a statement Mrs Finch's family also thanked the emergency services.

Fire crews were called at 04:29 BST on Friday to a report of a blaze at the property in Mill Road.

Hampshire police said Joshua Powell remained in custody and was due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday.

Mrs Finch's family said: "The death of our dear Mum at the age of 96, has left a huge void in our lives, more so as to the circumstances surrounding her untimely death.

"The professionalism shown by all the services involved, the dignity shown to Mum brings much comfort to us at this very difficult time, for which we are so very grateful."

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