The house on Rothersthorpe Road where a man was found dead
Investigations are under way into a house fire in Northampton after a man was found dead.
Fire officers were called to the house on Rothersthorpe Road on Thursday and found the body of a man who has been named locally as Robert Chester.
Neighbours said they were shocked by the fire and the death - describing Mr Chester as a "nice quiet man."
Flowers have been left outside the house - with one card reading "reunited with your mum and sister."
Police are investigating the death.
Tributes left on the front of the house of Rothersthorpe Road
Two officers are currently guarding the house and the force has appealed for witnesses or anyone who may have been in the area at the time.
Anyone with any information can call them on 101.
