Person who died in New Year's Eve house fire in Oxford was woman in her 20s, say police

Police have confirmed a person who died following a fire at a house in Oxford on New Year's Eve was a woman in her 20s.

The fire broke out at a property on Hundred Acres Close in Headington on Sunday (31 December) with emergency services called to the scene shortly after 6am.

The woman was taken to hospital where she died from her injuries.

Thames Valley Police say the woman's next of kin have been told and are being supported by officers.

Flowers have been left on the doorstep of the property where the fire broke out.

An investigation is underway.

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A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "At around 6.25am this morning (31 Dec), we received a report of a fire at a property in Hundred Acres Close, Headington.

“A woman, aged in her twenties, was taken to hospital, where she sadly died.

“Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

“An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances of the fire.”