Detectives launched a murder investigation yesterday into the death of a pensioner following a fire at a care home.

The 83-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious burns following a suspicious blaze at Victoria Mews in Binley Road, Coventry, at around 9.50pm on Sunday evening. The victim died from her injuries on Monday morning.

West Midlands Police said a 24-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the investigation and was helping police with their inquiries.