A man has died after a fire broke out in his sheltered accommodation. Police said officers were sent to the building after reports of a at Scrabo Fold in Newtownards, at around 6.15pm on Tuesday.

Ambulance crews and the fire service also attended, but the man was found dead at the scene. Other residents of the complex were evacuated, and two were treated for smoke inhalation, though they were not taken to hospital.

An investigation has now been launched into the cause of the fire. A (PSNI) spokesperson said: "Police received a report of a fire at a flat in the fold shortly after 6.15pm on Tuesday evening. Emergency Services attended but unfortunately the man was found deceased at the scene.

READ MORE:

"Two other residents were treated for smoke inhalation but there were no further reports of any serious injuries. An investigation into the cause of the fire has now commenced."

A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 18:09 on Tuesday 25 March following reports of a fire incident in the Tower Court area of Newtownards. NIAS despatched 2 Emergency crews to the incident. Following assessment and treatment at the scene, no patients were taken to hospital." The has contacted Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue for comment.

This is a breaking news story. Follow us on , , , , or visit homepage.