A 60-year-old man is set to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court today in connection with a deliberate house fire in the Broadfield area of Crawley.
The incident occurred at around 3:33 p.m. on Saturday, 14 September, at a property on Creasys Drive. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, with assistance from Sussex Police, responded to the scene. Fortunately, no individuals were injured in the fire, but tragically, a dog was confirmed dead.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident—including mobile phone, dash cam, or CCTV footage—to report it online or contact police by calling 101 and quoting reference serial 815 of 14/09.