Newhaven house fire: Fresh appeal for witnesses following arson attack

Police investigating a deliberate house fire in Newhaven have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Nov 2019, 17:32 BST
A firefighter at the scene in Newhaven. Picture: East Sussex Fire and Rescue ServiceA firefighter at the scene in Newhaven. Picture: East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
A firefighter at the scene in Newhaven. Picture: East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Six fire engines and a control unit were sent to the fire at a bungalow in Lee Road, Newhaven, at 11.23pm on Wednesday (October 30).

A woman and two men were rescued, along with their three dogs.

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Sussex Police confirmed on Thursday (October 31), that the fire was being treated as arson.

A spokesman said today: “Detectives are seeking information about a fire in Newhaven which is being treated as arson.

“Just before 12.05am on Wednesday (October 30), the fire was reported at a house in Lee Way, Newhaven.

“Fortunately the three people inside, a woman and two men, were able to get out unharmed with their three dogs.

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“The fire is being treated as arson and is being investigated.

“It is believed there was deliberate ignition to a mattress left at the side of the house which spread to the building which was extensively damaged.”

Detective Constable Bradley Stadler added: “Anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area at this time is asked to report online or call us on 101 quoting serial 8 of 30/10. No arrests have been made at this stage.”