Man dies following house fire in central Middlesbrough

A man in his sixties was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire at a house in Acton Street :: Fire is not believed to be suspicious

A man has died following a fire at a property in central Middlesbrough.

Emergency services were called to a report of a fire at an address on Acton Street shortly before 1am on Saturday 10th May.

Sadly a man in his sixties was pronounced dead at the scene.

At this stage the fire is not believed to be suspicious, however police would appeal for anyone with information to contact Detective Sergeant Jon Hagan on the non-emergency number 101.

Enquiries are ongoing.