A man has been found deceased following a house fire in Holt early this morning, which police are treating as suspicious.

About 2.50am this morning, Wednesday 22 May, police and ACT Fire & Rescue were called to the scene of a house fire at Giltinan Place, Holt.

The fire was extinguished but the body of a person was located inside the home. Police are still working to identify the man, the cause of the fire and how the man died.

The fire is being deemed suspicious at this time and an investigation is underway. 

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the fire or was in the vicinity of Giltinan Place prior to 3am this morning to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number P2257160. Information can be provided anonymously.