Connah’s Quay,North Wales - Woman arrested after arson attack on a home in Deeside

Published date: 29 June 2016 | 

Published by: Staff reporter
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A WOMAN has been arrested following an arson attack on a Deeside home.

A joint police and fire investigation was launched after a flat on Bethel Place, Connah’s Quay, was set alight on Friday night.

A woman had to be rescued from third floor flat after the blaze broke out, causing 100 per cent fire damage to the bathroom and 80 per cent smoke damage to the rest of the property.

Police said a 45-year-old local female was arrested on Friday night and has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

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Fire crews from Deeside were able to rescue the woman who was checked over by the Welsh Ambulance Service at the scene.

A police spokesman said: “We were called to Bethal Place by the fire service, with reports of the fire.

“A 45-year-old local woman was arrested later that same evening on suspicion of arson.

“She has since been bailed and we are eager to speak to anyone who may have more information.”

Anyone who has any information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymous on 0800 555 111, quoting the crime reference number RC16092943.

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