A 14-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a dead body was found following a house fire.

Emergency services were called to Bedale Drive, in Leicester, after a blaze broke out at a property at 4.08am yesterday (Tue).

Officers discovered a person dead inside and others within the address were taken to hospital for treatment as a precaution.

The teenage girl was arrested on suspicion of starting the fire and has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Detectives say they are keeping an 'open mind' and working with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service to establish the cause of the blaze.

Detective Inspector Michael Chandler, of Leicestershire Police, said: "This is an extremely tragic incident in which a person has sadly lost their life."

"Our investigation is at a very early stage and we are keeping an open mind as to what caused the fire. "

"A dedicated team is carrying out enquiries and we are working closely with the fire service to fully establish what has happened and how it has happened."

"Specially trained officers are also continuing to provide full support to the family of the deceased."

"I understand this incident will have caused distress and concern in the community and officers remain in the area to offer support and reassurance. "

"They are there for you so please do speak with them."

"We continue to speak with the family and residents in the area as part of our enquiries. "

"If you have any information and have not yet spoken to police, then please make contact with us. "

"As well as speaking with officers in the area, you can also report online at www.leics.police.uk or call 101, quoting incident 69 of 10 September. Thank you."