A KIDDERMINSTER house fire is suspected to have been arson.
Emergency services attended a house fire on Stourbridge Road around 1.50pm on Tuesday, April 14.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and remains in custody.
Thankfully, nobody was injured during the fire.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Det Insp Lisa Tibbitts said: “I am appealing to anybody who may have any information that could help with our enquires into the fire.
“In particular we are aware of a group of people who were walking towards the flats on Stourbridge Road, who we believe are key witnesses and I urge them to contact us.
“I’m thankful that nobody was injured as a result of the fire and following initial enquiries we believe this to be an isolated incident that posed no wider threat to the local community.”
Email [email protected] to report any information to police.
Alternatively, call 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org to report information anonymously to Crimestoppers.
