Police investigating 'arson with an intent to endanger life'

Investigations continue into the cause of a fire in Holsworthy

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Author: Andrew KayPublished 25th Mar 2024

Police are treating a fire in Holsworthy at the weekend as a suspected 'arson with an intent to endanger life'.

Emergency services were called to a property on Whimble Hill at around 11.40pm on Saturday March 23.

A force spokesperson said: "It is believed that an unknown suspect or suspects intentionally set fire to a house during darkness hours. The act was committed whilst the occupants inside the property were asleep. The incident is being treated as an arson with an intent to endanger life.

"Detectives are now seeking to identify three men that they believe may be linked to this offence and are encouraging members of the public who may have witnessed anything suspicious to come forward and speak to them in confidence.

"Those thought to be involved in the offence are believed to have been driving a SAAB estate car that was registered in 2006. This vehicle was taken to the offence location and is thought to have travelled through Holsworthy both before and after this incident.

"This vehicle is uncommon on the road, and it may be that you saw this vehicle or something of note that may assist this investigation.

"Anybody with information is asked to call police on 101, or via our website here, quoting reference number 50240070198.

"Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously or by calling freephone 0800 555111."

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