Adults and children inside Aylesbury property when front door set on fire
They suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital
Last updated 2nd Aug 2021
Two adults and four children have been taken to hospital after an incident of arson with intent to endanger life in Aylesbury.
They were inside a property in York Place at around 1am today (2 August) when the front door was set on fire.
The victims, a man and woman aged in their thirties, three boys and a girl, all suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital for treatment.
They have since been discharged.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Samuel Summers of Aylesbury CID, said:
"This is a concerning incident that occurred in the early hours of this morning.
"All of the victims suffered from smoke inhalation which required hospital treatment, but this incident could have been even more serious had they not managed to escape from the property.
"At this stage, we have not got any identified suspects, but we are naturally determined to ascertain who was responsible for this attack.
"Understandably, this incident will have caused some considerable concern in the local community, but I would like to reassure the public that we are conducting a thorough investigation.
"I would appeal to anybody who may have witnessed this incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police, either by reporting online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43210343625.
"You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.
"I would be particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell footage from the area to please check this to see if it has captured anything that could assist this investigation.
"The incident occurred in the early hours, and so if your footage has captured anybody acting suspiciously in the area, please get in touch."