Police appeal for witnesses after suspected arson attack on property in Lowestoft's Milton Road West

Published: 16:38, 01 April 2021

| Updated: 16:54, 01 April 2021

One person was taken to hospital following a suspected arson attack in Lowestoft last week.

Emergency services were called to an address in Milton Road West at about 4.50pm on Thursday to reports of the fire.

Officials said it is believed that the blaze started at about 4.30pm in the communal hallway of the address.

The occupants of the property were able to escape unharmed, but one person was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw anything suspicious, particularly between 4pm and 4.30pm on March 25 to contact officers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 37/14777/21.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.