Police investigating the deaths of 91-year-old Stan Rickman and 88-year-old Roma Rickman in Alton have made four further arrests.

Officers were called to reports of a house fire in Heron Close, Alton, at 4am on April 14. Firefighters and police attended but Stan and Roma were pronounced dead at the scene.

On July 15 police arrested four 15-year-old boys from Alton on suspicion of murder. A fifth boy, also 15 and from Alton, who was previously arrested and bailed, has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder.

An Aldershot man aged 32 and a 16-year-old Alton boy previously arrested on suspicion of murder remain on conditional bail.

A 15-year-old Bordon boy previously arrested on suspicion of murder was released without further action.

A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “As part of our ongoing investigation, we remain keen to hear from anyone who has information that could assist us.

“In particular, we want to hear from anyone who could have seen any suspicious behaviour in the area of Heron Close between midnight and 5am on April 14, or who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from these times.”

Information can be reported at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC25E03-PO1, on 101 quoting 44250162068, via Crimestoppers anonymously and free on 0800 555111, or at crimestoppers-uk.org

In an unrelated incident, five people arrested in connection with a brawl at Waitrose in Station Road, Alton, on April 11 have had their conditional bail extended until October 11 while police continue their enquiries.

A man aged 23 was arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and affray. A boy aged 16 from Alton was arrested on suspicion of affray and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Two 15-year-old boys and a 13-year-old boy, all from Alton, were arrested on suspicion of affray.