Stan Rickman, 91, and Roma Rickman, 88, were found dead after a fire at their home. A 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed.
Saturday 19 April 2025 22:05, UK
Stan and Roma Rickman. Pic: Hampshire Constabulary
An elderly couple who died in a house fire have been named by police after a teenager was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Stan Rickman, 91, and Roma Rickman, 88, of Heron Close in Alton, Hampshire, were found dead after a fire at their home on Monday.
A 16-year-old boy from Alton was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday.
Police said the boy has been bailed with conditions, pending further inquiries.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were called shortly after the fire service attended the blaze at 4am on Monday.
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The force is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the couple’s relatives said: “The family would like to thank everyone who has left flowers and kind messages but please respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
Police have said they want to hear from “anyone who could have seen any suspicious behaviour in the area of Heron Close between midnight and 5am on April 14, in particular anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from these times”.
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