Arson attack in Eastbourne town centre
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Emergency services rushed to the blaze at a block of flats in Pevensey Road at about 2am on Thursday morning (October 22).
Extensive damage was caused to the outside of the building, said police, and a resident was treated for smoke inhalation.
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Hide AdFire crews from Eastbourne and Pevensey used two hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.
Sussex Police says the incident is being investigated as ‘deliberate ignition’.
Forensics teams were seen investigating the area today.
Anyone with any information – or anyone with CCTV in the area which may have captured what happened – is urged to report it to police online or call 101, quoting serial 79 of 22/10.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online. www.crimestoppers-uk.org