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Man, 81, charged with murder and arson after man in 60s dies in Gosport incident
An 81-year-old man has been charged with murder and arson after a man in his 60s died after being attacked in Gosport.
Pensioner Alan Wotton has been charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life after reports of a fire at a property in Exmouth Road - where he lives - at around 5.20pm on Friday 29 November. The victim later died having been seriously assaulted.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers were called by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to Exmouth Road following reports of a fire at a property.
“It was further reported that a man in his 60s had been seriously assaulted. The man subsequently died as a result of the injuries sustained. Officers attended the scene and made an arrest.”
Wotton has been remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (4 December).