Overview
- Devon and Cornwall Police escalated the Honestone Street arson inquiry to a murder investigation, calling murder one of several hypotheses under consideration.
- Four boys and a girl from North Devon, aged 13 to 15, were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and have now been released on police bail.
- A man in his 30s from Bideford who was previously arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life remains on police bail.
- About 45 residents were evacuated as up to 15 fire appliances fought the 28 October blaze, with 30 people placed in temporary accommodation by local authorities and hotels.
- A scene guard and forensic teams remain at the property, and police are appealing for information or footage quoting log 748 of 28 October.