Police appealing for witness information and CCTV footage as part of investigation into fatal Newton Longville explosion
Police are appealing for witness information and CCTV footage as part of their investigation into an explosion at a bungalow in Newton Longville, in which a man died.
Stephen Woodward, 67, died in hospital after an explosion, fire and the collapse of his property on Cobb Hall Road in the village on Sunday August 9.
As reported by the Citizen yesterday, the housing association bungalow was reduced to rubble before Stephen was pulled from the wreckage by neighbours.
He was rushed to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and treated at a specialist burns unit, before police announced yesterday he had died from his injuries.
In an updated issued by police this afternoon (Friday) Detective Inspector Philip Turner-Robson said: “We have been conducting a thorough investigation following last weekend’s explosion, and our thoughts remain with Stephen’s family and loved ones at this tragic and difficult time.
“We want to be clear that we are exploring all lines of enquiry in relation to this incident, including the time leading up to the explosion.
“As part of our investigation with the Health and Safety Executive, I am appealing to anyone who was in the Cobb Hall Road area before the explosion, and anyone who may have anything to help our enquiries, to come forward.
“I also want to hear from anybody who may have dash-cam footage, CCTV, doorbell footage or any other recordings from the area from midnight onwards that could assist our enquiries.
“No matter how insignificant it may seem, any information could prove vital to our investigation as we establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.”
Information can be reported to Thames Valley Police by contacting 101 and quoting the reference number 43260411477, or anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.