Tuesday, 9 September 2008 - 11:41am |
Wellington

Upper Hutt fire victim identified

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Upper Hutt Police have released the name of a man who died in a fatal house fire early on Saturday morning.

He was Mr Raymond Harold King, aged 51, of Miro Street, Trentham, whose body was found in a sleepout.

Detective Sergeant Tony Heathcote, Upper Hutt CIB, said police believe the fire may have been caused by a burning candle.

Mr King's death has been referred to the coroner.

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Released by Kaye Calder

Wellington Police District communications manager

tel 04 496 3464