Clifton Springs house fire victim dies

The victim of an alleged bashing and stabbing who was pulled from his own burning house last Thursday night has died in hospital.
The 79-year-old man died in hospital following the fire in Bunganowee Drive Clifton Springs.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with arson, aggravated burglary, conduct endangering life, recklessly cause serious injury and assault with a weapon.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Police said they were awaiting the results of a post mortem while the investigation continued.
Geelong Indy earlier reported the man was pulled from the house fire in a critical condition.
Police urged anyone with information about the incident to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au