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Blaze involving four Telford homes was arson

A blaze which spread through four Telford homes was an arson attack say police.

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The aftermath of the fire. Photo: Mark Love

Firefighters were called to the fire at a block of flats in Buttery Grove, Wombridge during the early hours of the morning on Saturday.

Police said they believe the fire was started on purpose after carrying out investigations on the scene.

They are appealing for anybody else with details of the blaze to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Antony Cleobury said: “The incident is now being treated as arson.

"We have been carrying out enquiries in the area and would again appeal for anyone who saw or heard anything out of the ordinary, that hasn’t yet spoken to us, to come.”

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident number 0098s of August 12.

Reports can also be submitted anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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