POLICE have bailed a man arrested on suspicion of murder following a fire at an address in Stramongate in Kendal in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Kathleen Holme, 67 who resided at the address suffered serious injuries and was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary following the fire. She subsequently died.

Officers arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

He has now been bailed until 14 May 2017 as the investigation into the fire continues.

Officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident at this time.