Arson attack while people slept inside

LIVES were put in grave danger when a property was deliberately set on fire while residents were inside sleeping.

Police are investigating the arson attack on a home which is being treated as an intent to endanger the lives of the occupants.

Devon and Cornwall Police is now seeking to identify three men officers believe may be linked to this offence. They are looking to identify the occupants of a Saab estate car seen in the area around the time of the attack and are encouraging members of the public who may have witnessed anything suspicious to come forward and speak to them in confidence.

The incident occurred at a home located on Whimble Hill, in Holsworthy, at approximately 11.40pm on Saturday, March 23. It is believed that an unknown suspect or suspects intentionally set fire to a house at night, an act committed while the occupants inside the property were asleep.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “The incident is being treated as an arson with an intent to endanger life. Those thought to be involved in the offence are believed to have been driving a Saab estate car that was registered in 2006.

“This vehicle was taken to the offence location and is thought to have travelled through Holsworthy both before and after this incident. This vehicle is uncommon on the road, and it may be that you saw this vehicle or something of note that may assist this investigation.”

Anybody with information is asked to call police on 101, or via its website, quoting reference number 50240070198.