Man arrested on suspicion of arson following incident in Stamford

Police were called to the property just after half past midnight on Saturday 29 August where Fire & Rescue colleagues were already in attendance responding to a fire that had taken hold of the property's front door.

Now, Lincolnshire Police have confirmed a 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson. He has since been bailed.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Residents may notice an increased police presence in the area, alongside visits from Community Fire Prevention Officers who are carrying out precautionary checks to ensure properties remain safe and secure. These visits are being conducted as a preventative measure and are not intended to cause alarm. “Officers and partner agencies will continue to provide reassurance and support to local residents while enquiries remain ongoing. We would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation, and would reassure residents that any additional emergency service activity in the area is purely precautionary as we work to keep people safe.”

A family have launched a crowdfunding appeal has been launched to help the family who were living in the house.

To support, visit www.gofundme.com/f/recover-from-an-arson-attack.

A police spokesperson added: “If you feel you have information that might be useful to assist this investigation, there are a number of ways you can get in touch.

“By calling 101, quoting reference 10 of 29 August

“By telling us about concerns via the 'Tell us about' section of our website: https://www.lincs.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/

“Or anonymously, via the Crimestoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously

“All information is handled sensitively and confidentially.”