Update: a woman has died following the fire at North Hykeham
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Update 2.14pm, 2 July
Following a post-mortem examination, we are satisfied that there are no suspicious circumstances in the death of a 67-year-old woman following a fire at a property in North Hykeham.
We are now preparing a file for the coroner, and her next of kin have been updated.
The family has asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
Update 10.35am, 25 June
We are saddened to confirm that a 67-year-old woman has died following a fire at a property in North Hykeham.
The woman was initially taken to Queen’s Medical Centre with serious injuries, but sadly died on Sunday morning.
Her next of kin have been made aware, and have asked for some privacy at this time.
Our investigation is continuing to understand the circumstances around her death.
Update, 4pm, 23 June
The 36-year-old man and 29-year-old woman who were arrested in connection with this incident have both been released with no further action.
We are continuing to appeal for information. Contact us on 101 quoting Incident 147 of 22 June.
Original release, 22 June
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a fire at a property in North Hykeham.
Officers were called to an address on Lincoln Road at around 11am on Saturday, 22 June, after reports of a blaze.
A woman in her 60s has sustained serious injuries and has been taken to Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment.
A 36-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and have been taken into police custody.
The scene has been secured and investigations are ongoing.
We are appealing for any information and asking anyone who thinks they can help us to contact the force quoting incident number 147 of 22/06/24.