{"id":4341,"date":"2025-04-15T10:55:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T10:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/?p=4341"},"modified":"2025-04-15T11:35:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T11:35:53","slug":"man-arrested-for-murder-of-dad-53-killed-when-explosion-destroyed-his-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/15\/man-arrested-for-murder-of-dad-53-killed-when-explosion-destroyed-his-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Man arrested for \u2018murder\u2019 of dad, 53, killed when explosion destroyed his house"},"content":{"rendered":"
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David Howard, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene (Picture: PA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 53-year-old dad died in an explosion on a residential street in Worksop.<\/p>\n

David Howard was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed terraced house on John Street in the Nottinghamshire town on Sunday.<\/p>\n

An explosion the night before had destroyed the property and damaged surrounding houses, prompting an evacuation of the street.<\/p>\n

Mr Howard was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

Now police have arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He has since been released on bail pending further investigation.<\/p>\n

Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow said: ‘Our thoughts remain with David\u2019s loved ones at this extremely difficult time.<\/p>\n

‘Whilst we have made an arrest, I want to be really clear that our investigation remains at a very early stage and we are doing everything possible to establish what caused this deeply tragic incident.<\/p>\n

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The street and back yard were covered in rubble blown out by the blast (Picture: Danny Lawson\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Neighbours were unable to return home over the weekend (Picture: Danny Lawson\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘It remains too early to say whether there is a criminal element to this case and would ask that people avoid speculation.<\/p>\n

‘Our inquiries are continuing and I would further ask anyone with information who is yet to come forward to please contact us as soon as possible.’<\/p>\n

Responding to a police post announcing the death on Facebook, Ashlie Platt wrote: Gutted, RIP Dave god bless you, all our love bab.<\/p>\n

‘You came with so much respect it\u2019s unreal. We\u2019ll never forget you. I\u2019m distraught.\u2019<\/p>\n

The fire service said: ‘We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the man\u2019s family and friends.\u2019<\/p>\n

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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