Police name man wanted on suspicion of murder after death of 40-year-old woman in house blaze

Police are today hunting a Romanian man after a woman died in a house fire and have warned the public ‘if you see him do not approach him’.

Detectives are looking for Georgian Constantin,  from Stoke-on-trent, who is wanted on suspicion of murder.

Valentina Cozmai, 40, also from the area died in the house fire on Thursday, February, 9 despite the efforts of the emergency services. 

Officers and paramedics were called to Campbell Road in Stoke shortly after 3.10pm on following reports of a fire.

Staffordshire Police want to speak to the 42-year-old in connection with her death and are urging anyone who can locate him to get in touch with the police as soon as possible.

Detectives are hunting Georgian Constantin, pictured, who is wanted on suspicion of murder after Valentina Cozmai, 40, died in a house fire

Staffordshire Police want to speak to the 42-year-old in connection with her death and are urging anyone who can locate him to get in touch with the police as soon as possible

Detective Superintendent, Nicki Addison said: ‘Officers from across the force are working hard to trace Georgian.

‘We are urging anyone who can help us to locate him to get in touch as soon as possible.

‘We believe Georgian has travelled to London and also has links to Southampton.

‘Members of the public should not approach this man, but if you see him, please contact us immediately on 999.’

Specially trained officers are supporting Ms Cozma’s family following the incident.

Police also wish to hear from anyone who was in the Campbell Road area between 2pm and 3.30pm on Thursday.

Local officers are making house-to-house enquiries as we are also looking into whether there were any additional sightings or evidence in alleyways or surrounding streets such as Fletcher Road, Flax Street, Gable Street and Keary Street. 

They also appealed for dashcam footage from Campbell Road or nearby streets within the same timeframe.

A spokesperson added: ‘Please get in contact if you have any information on Georgian’s whereabouts, or any information or video footage you might have to support the murder investigation. 

‘You can contact us via our Major Incident Portal or by calling 101 quoting incident 440 of 9 February. Alternatively, if you want to report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’