Family mourns fire death mother

Mrs Stanyer was said to be the "driving force" of her family

The family of a nurse who died after being rescued from a house fire with her daughter have paid tribute to her.

Angela Stanyer, 52, died in hospital just hours after being rescued from the fire in Reading, Berkshire.

Her husband, Trevor, and daughter, Fiona, 16, have released a statement describing Mrs Stanyer as "the heart and driving force of the family".

A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident on Thursday, 18 March.

I love my mum and she will always be in my heart Fiona Stanyer

Mr Stanyer, who was at work at the time of the fire in Ogmore Close in Tilehurst, added: "She will be sorely missed and the support we are receiving is giving us the strength to get through the days.

"Words cannot express how much she will be missed."

Ms Stanyer, who had to be treated for smoke inhalation after the fire, said: "I cannot believe this has happened. It is such a shock.

"Family and friends have been great at this time and we both really appreciate everything."

Mrs Stanyer, who worked for the Royal Berkshire and Battle Hospitals NHS Trust, died from her burns at the Royal Berkshire Hospital itself at 1415 GMT on Thursday.

'Cheerful and helpful'

Ann Sheen, the trust's acting chief executive, said: "Angela had worked for the trust for more than 10 years - most recently as part of the Berkshire Cancer Centre.

"She was always cheerful and helpful, and above all found satisfaction in her one-to-one dealings with patients."

The arrested man is currently in hospital under police guard and will be interviewed when he is well enough.

Officers have also appealed for four young men who were spotted in the area at the time of the fire to come forward.