The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 59 year old Richard Perry of Paget and extends condolences to his family and friends.

Around 11:15pm on Saturday, January 31st first responders were dispatched to a reported fire at a Bostock Hill West, Paget residence.

Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel gained entry into the lower apartment and extricated Mr. Perry, who was unresponsive.

The Paget resident was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at 11:56pm Saturday.

A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to assist Mr. Perry’s family at this difficult time.

Preliminary inquiries suggest the circumstances are not suspicious; however a full investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing by the Criminal Investigation Unit, in consultation with the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service.

It is anticipated that the findings of the completed investigation will be released in due course.