A man who was found dead following a fire at an address in Nantwich has now been formally identified.

The 61-year-old was found dead following a fire at his address on Welsh Road, Nantwich on Tuesday 19 May.

A full investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing, however, the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a case file will be prepared for the coroner.

Detective Sergeant George Booth, of Crewe CID, said: "Our thoughts remain with deceased's family, and we request for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time."

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