Police identify body of man in his 40s who died in Shirebrook fire

Officers attended the scene of the fire behind a leisure centre in the town last month, and discovered the body at the time.

Now they have said that the man’s identity has been established.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire Constabulary said: “We were called to reports of a fire on land behind the Kissing Gate Leisure Centre on the afternoon of Wednesday 27 January.

“Sadly, the body of a man was found at the scene of the fire.

“The man has now been identified as a 40-year-old who was living in the town at the time.”

Police have traced the man’s family in Poland and they are being supported.

The fire was not suspicious and police have said they are preparing a file for the coroner.

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The fire broke out at around 1.10pm on January 27.

An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing and police reassured the community that it was believed to be an isolated incident.

A police spokesperson at the time said: “We would still like to hear from anyone who was in the leisure centre area between 12.30pm and 1.15pm.

“Anyone who has information should get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

If you have any information about this incident you can get in touch with police on 101, quoting reference 454 of 27 January.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://bit.ly/35y2z3c.