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Funeral date for Kidderminster fire victim

The funeral of a woman who died following a fire in Kidderminster is to take place next week.

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Sandra Nowocinska, aged 22, died on December 1 in hospital with her family at her side.

Her five-year-old son, was also injured in the fire in an apartment above a shop in Horsefair area of the town on November 27. Family members said that he is recovering well under their care.

The funeral will be held at Slough Crematorium at 1pm on Tuesday and will be held in Polish.

The road was closed off for several hours after the blaze while barriers were erected around the blackened building.

Residents spoke of chaotic scenes as flames were seen coming from the building at around 10pm that night.

Since the blaze, the town community has donated money and clothes as well as organising a fundraising event in February.

In a statement, Ms Nowocinska's family previously said: "We have been touched by the abundant consideration shown by the whole Kidderminster community."

A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fire. He was released on bail while the investigation continues.

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