Witness appeal following suspected arson

Officers are appealing for witnesses to a suspected arson in Atherstone.

Police were called to a property on Barsby Close shortly before 2.30am on Monday 9th November following a report of a fire.

Officers, fire service and ambulance attended the scene and a woman in her 30s and two children were taken to hospital as a precaution following the incident for a check-up.

Police say their injuries are not believed to be life-changing at this time.

Warwickshire police said enquiries are currently ongoing and officers are keeping an open mind as to the cause of the fire, but it is believed it may have been started deliberately.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw people acting suspiciously in the area at the time.