Suspicious house fire investigated in Telford
A fire at a house in Telford is being investigated after investigators found an accelerant at the scene of the fire.
Police have launched an investigation following the fire at an address on Spring Meadow in Sutton Hill on Tuesday.
Sometime between 12pm and 1pm, while the occupant of the property was out, a fire was started deliberately in an upstairs bedroom.
It appears likely that something thrown through the window started the fire and traces of an accelerant have been found in the room and on the window.
Officers investigating this fire are keen to hear from anyone who may have information about how the fire started, or who may know of any reason why the property was targeted.
Police say the house has suffered previous criminal damage and are keen to establish whether this fire is linked to any previous incidents.
Anyone who believes they may have information that could aid the investigation into this fire is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 - the force's new non emergency telephone number - or call 0300 333 3000.
Alternatively, please remember that information can also be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you'd rather not get directly involved yourself.
