A MAN has died following a fire in a small block of flats.

Firefighters were called to Stratfield Gardens off Swanmore Road, Havant, at 10pm last night.

Police said a 47-year single occupant was removed by firefighters but was declared dead at the scene.

His next-of-kin have been informed although he has not yet been formally identified.

The cause of the fire is under investigation although it is believed to have started inside the flat.