A MAN discovered dead following a flat fire has been named by police as Steven McGowan.

The 47-year-old's body was recovered in the early hours of Wednesday, June 9 when emergency services were called to the address in Marske.

Cleveland Police were called to an address on Wheatacre Close, by Cleveland Fire Brigade colleagues at around 2.15am where they were dealing with a house fire.

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On arrival a man from inside the address was discovered deceased.

A 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.

  • Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, reference 093555. Alternatively, they can share information anonymously on 0800 555 111.