Three Teens Bailed in Alton House Fire Murders

Three teenagers—a 16-year-old from Alton and two 15-year-olds from Bordon and Alton—have been arrested on suspicion of murder after Stan and Roma Rickman, aged 91 and 88, died in a house fire in Alton, Hampshire, on April 14. Emergency services responded at 4am and found the couple deceased at the scene. All three suspects have been released on bail with conditions while police continue their investigation. Hampshire Constabulary is appealing for witnesses and anyone with CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from midnight to 5am on the day of the fire. The Rickman family has requested privacy and expressed gratitude for community support. The investigation remains a top priority for local authorities.