Man in critical condition after arson attack as police arrest five people
A man is in hospital in critical condition following a suspected arson attack at a house in Stockton, police have said.
Cleveland Police said it has made five arrests following the incident which happened at around 11.20pm on May 22 in Norfolk Street in Stockton.
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a fire and found a man who was seriously injured.
He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
Two other people were treated at the scene by emergency services and are now recovering from their injuries.
Three women, aged 52, 32 and 21, and two men aged 29 and 26, were arrested in connection with the incident and have been bailed pending further enquiries.
Senior Investigating Officer Superintendent Deb Fenny said: “We’re keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity before or after the fire.
“Please report information to us – no matter how insignificant it may seem, it could prove vital to our ongoing enquiries. We are also urging residents to review any available CCTV, doorbell footage, dashcam or other recordings which may assist the investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or online here, quoting incident number 097724. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously here or on 0800 555 111.