Upper Hutt Police have released the name of a man who died in a fatal house fire early on Saturday morning.
He was Mr Raymond Harold King, aged 51, of Miro Street, Trentham, whose body was found in a sleepout.
Detective Sergeant Tony Heathcote, Upper Hutt CIB, said police believe the fire may have been caused by a burning candle.
Mr King's death has been referred to the coroner.
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Released by Kaye Calder
Wellington Police District communications manager
tel 04 496 3464