Man, 42, arrested in London on suspicion of murder after ex-wife dies in Stoke-on-Trent house fire

Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward Credit: PA/Staffordshire Police

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his ex-wife Valentina Cozma - who died in a house fire in Stoke.

Georgian Constantin, 42, of Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested in London this morning (Tuesday 14 February) on suspicion of murder.

The 40-year-old woman died following a fire at her home on Campbell Road, Stoke, around 3pm on Thursday 9 February.

A post mortem provided a provisional cause of death, as inhalation of products of combustion.

Staffordshire Police say their enquiries into Valentina's death are continuing and forensic investigations are still ongoing. The force is appealing for anyone with information to come forward and help with the investigation.

Valentina Cozma, 40, died following a house fire at her home in Stoke-on-Trent last week. Credit: Staffordshire Police

Detective Inspector Adrian Webb, of Staffordshire Police said: "We are grateful for the community’s support during this investigation.

"Enquiries into Valentina’s tragic death continue and we remain keen to speak to witnesses who may have relevant information or material which could support the investigation, such as CCTV or dash cam footage.

"My thoughts remain with Valentina’s loved ones, in particular her young son, at this deeply traumatic time."

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