AN ELDERLY woman has died after a suspected arson attack in Bexhill.
Police and fire service were called to a first-floor maisonette fire in St Mark’s Close at about 11pm on Monday, November 13.
The 99-year-old woman, a neighbour, was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation treatment. She later died in hospital.
The cause of her death is under investigation.
A 26-year-old man from Hastings was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and was released on bail, pending further enquiries.
A scene guard was in place while the investigation continues.
Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or via 101, quoting 1457 of 13/11.
