A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was pronounced dead at the scene of a fire.

Emergency services are currently dealing with a fire inside a property in Preston Road, Brighton.

A 50-year-old man has been confirmed dead at the scene.

A 36-year-old woman from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A road closure is in place in Preston Road from Ditchling Rise to the junction of Stanford Avenue.

People have been advised to seek alternative routes while services work in the area.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Enquiries to establish the circumstances are ongoing at this time and anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to make a report.

“You can contact us by using our online reporting form, or by calling 101 quoting Operation Tunnel.”