Police have launched a search for witnesses after a man was found dead following a bungalow blaze in the Isle of Wight.

Firefighters were called out to tackle the fire at Furrlongs, Newport this morning.

Police confirmed that a man was found dead in the bungalow following the fire.

Crews from Newport, East Cowes and Ryde were called to the blaze which broke out at around 5.24am.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained while enquiries are made into the cause of the fire.

A cordon is expected to remain in place for the next few days while the enquiries takes place.

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Heelan said: "Our enquiries are at an early stage and we are working with our colleagues at Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and the Arson Task Force to find out what happened.

"We would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone who has any information about what took place."

Anyone with information is urged to call police 101 quoting reference 44170127728, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.