A MAN has been arrested in connection with a fire at Allfords Farm, Forge Bank, Upleadon, and the discovery of a female body in the building.

Gloucestershire Police announced that an arrest had been made in a statement yesterday morning (Thursday).

The fire took hold of Allfords Farm just before 4.30am on Wednesday, September 3.

Four fire engines attended the blaze, including three from Gloucester and one from Ledbury.

Police said they had still to formally identify the body at the time the Ledbury Reporter went to press.