Suspicious fire in Tiverton prompts police appeal

A joint Police and Fire Service investigation has been launched following a fire that damaged four properties in Tiverton.
 
The fire broke out at Magnolia Court at around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday, 23 July 2013).
 
The fire, which is being treated as suspicious, spread to four properties, causing extensive damage to one house. No-one was injured.
 
A 30-year-old local man was arrested in connection with the incident and was later released on Police bail until 25 September 2013.
 
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Police on 101, quoting reference KT/13/1196 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org