THE elderly man found dead after a fire at a bungalow in Swan Hill, Ellesmere, was today named as Mr Arthur Robert Edwards, aged 90.

It is believed Mr Edwards may have died from natural causes before the fire began.

Mr Edwards was formally identified early this afternoon. A post mortem was conducted yesterday but the result will not be known until further checks have been carried out.

Mr Edwards was found in his home at around 8am on Boxing Day. The fire is believed to have started in a bedroom.

Police are preparing a report for the Mid and North Shropshire coroner Mr John Ellery.

A police spokesperson said although the circumstances of the fire were still being investigated but there was nothing to suggest anything suspicious.