Arson Attack Shakes Basingstoke Neighbourhood

Police are hunting for witnesses after a blaze was deliberately started at a Basingstoke home in the early hours.

Front Door Set Ablaze at 3am

At around 3am on Sunday 8 August, the front door of a house on Timor Close was torched. Three people were inside when the fire broke out but managed to escape unharmed.

Suspects Spotted Nearby

Two slim young men, aged between 15 and 25, were seen hanging around the area at the time. Police want to hear from anyone who spotted these individuals or anything suspicious.

Can You Help? Police Need Your Info

  • Were you nearby around 3am?
  • Did you see anything or anyone acting strangely?
  • Got home CCTV or dashcam footage from the area?

If you have any information, call police on 101 quoting reference 44210314679. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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