Arson Raynsford Walk, Warwick
11 June 2012 12:56
Arson Raynsford Walk, Warwick
Incident 171 of 10 June
Police have arrested a 24 year old man following a flat fire that occurred in Raynsford Walk, Warwick at approximately 12.45pm on Sunday 10 June.
Officers were alerted to the fire by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service who believe the fire was started deliberately.
The block of flats was evacuated and one female was taken to Warwick Hospital with breathing difficulties but was released following treatment last night (Sunday 10 June).
Officers investigating the arson are continuing to question the male this morning (Monday 11 June) and appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who can confirm who was in the communal area of the flats before the fire started or anyone who saw a person running from the flats towards Lock Lane.
If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please contact DC 821 Gavin Hampton in Local Investigation at Leamington Police Station on 01926 415000 ext 4042 voicemail 10821 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Hazel Nicholas