Newhaven house fire: Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson

Police arrested a man on suspicion of arson following a house fire in Newhaven.
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Three fire engines were sent to the house in Fullwood Avenue, Newhaven, on February 16.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “At about 9.51pm on Sunday, February 16, police were contacted by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service following a fire at a house in Fullwood Avenue, Newhaven.

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“Officers attended an address in Seaford in connection with the incident, where a 31-year-old man from Newhaven was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

Fire crews at the scene in NewhavenFire crews at the scene in Newhaven
Fire crews at the scene in Newhaven

“He has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

“The incident is being investigated as arson, and anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Burley.”