A man has been arrested for murder after a huge suspected gas explosion destroyed multiple homes in Nottinghamshire.
Local police have confirmed that they questioned a 43-year-old man before he was bailed as investigations continue.
David Howard, 53, was recovered from underneath debris but died at the scene on Sunday.
Specialist officers are supporting his family, police have said.
The cause of the explosion remains unknown
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David Howard, 53, died at the scene of the incident on Saturday in Worksop, NottinghamshireNOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICEThe cause of the explosion is still unknown and officers say they are “keeping an open mind” at this stage
Emergency services worked to recover the victim the morning after a blaze broke out in Worksop at 7.39pm on Saturday April 12.
Leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow said: "Our thoughts remain with David’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
"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."
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He explained that it was too early to say whether there was any criminality to the situation, urging people to refrain from speculation.
The detective calls on anyone with information to contact the police force as soon as possible.
Swooping on the scene around 7.30pm on Saturday night, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that several houses surrounding the street were evacuated.
Now, three houses will be entirely demolished after the incident led to the total collapse of one house.
The two neighbouring properties endured "significant structural damage".
Two neighbouring properties endured 'significant structural damage'
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Three houses will be entirely demolished after the incident led to one house's total collapse
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Bassetlaw District Council's chief executive David Armiger said yesterday: "There are three properties which were severely damaged and I think it's likely that three will have to be removed. Other properties do have quite significant damage, but it looks like it is something repairable."
He explained that the difficulty stemmed from having to carry out the demolition "in a controlled way" which "could take days in this instance".
A total of 35 properties were evacuated while the council continues to organise accommodation for those who cannot return to the site yet.
As of Monday, residents were not able to return to eight properties, while others elected to not return to other houses along the street.
