Man found dead after house fire, prompting investigation

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Police were alerted to the house fire on Saturday at 09:05 BST

A man has been found dead following a house blaze, prompting a joint police and fire service investigation.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Main Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, at 09:05 BST on Saturday.

The man's next of kin have been informed, said South Wales Police.

The force has launched a joint investigation into the circumstances behind the blaze and the man's death with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.