Investigation continues after Oxford fire and explosion
Police and fire crews are continuing their investigation after a fire and explosion in Oxford. It happened on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services will be at the scene for several days.
BREAKING: Human remains found following Osney explosion
Human remains have been found at the site of an explosion in Osney Mead in Oxford.
A search of the area around Gibbs Crescent started at 10am this morning - the human remains this afternoon.
The process of recovering the deceased person is under way.
Emergency services were called to the area on Tuesday afternoon to reports of an explosion, a fire and the collapse of a property.
On Thursday Thames Valley Police issued a public appeal for Guido Schuette, aged 48, who was unaccounted for and was believed to have died during the incident.
His family has been informed of the latest development today and are continuing to be offered support from officers.
Gibbs Crescent will remain closed until further notice.
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Community rallies after fatal Oxford explosion
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Fire crews work to make buildings safe after explosion
Work is underway today to make neighbouring buildings safe after a block of flats collapsed following an explosion at Osney Mead in Oxford.