A police force has said it is exploring all lines of inquiry after a man died in hospital days after a suspected gas explosion at a bungalow.

The blast, which happened at 09:45 BST on Sunday, destroyed the home on Cobb Hall Road in Newton Longville, a village near Milton Keynes.

Thames Valley Police said Stephen Woodward was taken to hospital, where he was receiving treatment for his injuries. His death was announced on Thursday. He was 67.

The force said it had been "conducting a thorough investigation", and its thoughts were with Woodward's family at this "tragic and difficult time".

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Det Insp Philip Turner-Robson said: "We have been conducting a thorough investigation following last Sunday's explosion, and our thoughts remain with Stephen's family and loved ones at this tragic and difficult time.

"We want to be clear that we are exploring all lines of enquiry in relation to this incident, including the time leading up to the explosion."

He said the force was still investigating with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

"I want to hear from anybody who may have dashcam footage, CCTV, doorbell footage or any other recordings from the area from midnight onwards that could assist our inquiries.

"No matter how insignificant it may seem, any information could prove vital to our investigation as we establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident."

He asked anyone with information to contact the force quoting reference 43260411477.

Gas distribution firm SGN said an engineer arrived within 16 minutes of receiving a call from a member of the public just after midnight on Sunday.

A company spokesperson said: "We're continuing to work alongside the local authority to support the local community."

They said they were "deeply saddened" by Woodward's death and sent their condolences to his family, friends and the wider Newton Longville community.