Police hunt arsonists after flat fire in Coulby Newham.
Police are appealing after a fire at a first floor property in Coulby Newham, which is being investigated as arson.
The fire occurred around 12:15am on Sunday 21st November at a property on Tollesby Bridge.
The occupants, a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, managed to get out of the property but suffered smoke inhalation. Both were checked over by ambulance service colleagues.
Anyone who may have information or may have witnessed the incident, or anyone who may have noticed anyone acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident, is asked to contact Detective Constable Andy Bennett from Middlesbrough CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 198151.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.