Christchurch house fire treated as suspected arson
An address in Stour Road was affected on Wednesday (18th December)
Police believe a house fire in Christchurch was started deliberately, and are investigating what happened.
Emergency services were called to a blaze in Stour Road just before 8.00pm on Wednesday (18th December).
The resident was in the property at the time of the incident.
Officers are treating the fire as suspected arson - but no arrests have been made as yet.
Detective Inspector Darren Moores, of BCP CID, said:
“We have liaised with colleagues from the fire service and the current assessment is that this incident was not accidental.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area at the relevant time to please come forward.
“Also, I am keen to hear from nearby residents with doorbell or CCTV cameras or motorists with dashcam who were driving in the area and may have captured relevant footage that might assist our investigation.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55240193387.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.