A man who died in an arson attack in a Shropshire village has been named by police.

George Anthony Black, aged 41, of The Square, Bucknell, died in the specialist burns unit at Whiston Hospital, Liverpool on Wednesday.

More than 50 police officers are now involved in a murder and arson inquiry after the fire on Monday.

A woman in her 20s remains stable after undergoing surgery in the burns unit of another hospital.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Morgan is urging a key witness to come forward who helped the injured woman.

Two men from Leominster, both in their 20s, have been arrested and remain in custody in Shrewsbury.

Anyone with information can contact Shrewsbury police on 0300 333 3000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.