Family flees arson attack on Oswestry home
Friday 6th May 2011, 11:29AM BST.
Police are investigating a deliberate attempt to set an Oswestry home on fire while four people were inside, including a toddler and a three-month-old baby.
A senior detective appealed for information to help identify the arsonists following the incident at a house in Maple Court shortly after 1am today.
The fire service notified the police at about 1.20am they were attending the fire.
Two adults – a man and a woman – and two children, one aged three and a baby, escaped without injury.
The woman suffered from the effects of smoke inhalation and was given oxygen.
Damage to the property was superficial, with scorch marks on the inside of the door and immediate surrounds and smoke damage.
Detective Inspector Mick Homden said: “This was a deliberate attempt to set the house on fire. It appears a substance was put through the letterbox and set alight.
“Fortunately, the two adults and two very young children were able to get out without serious mishap. But it could have resulted in a tragedy and the incident is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life.”
He added: “If you saw anyone or possibly a group of people acting suspiciously in the Maple Court area around 12.30am to 2am, please contact the police.
“And if you think you might know the identities of those involved, please call.”
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