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Arsonists blamed for Brotton blaze
ARSONISTS are being blamed for starting a fire which badly damaged a house in Brotton.
Police say the incident was reported at 10pm on Monday, April 21, when a wheelie bin at the back door of house in Jackson Street was set alight.
A Cleveland police spokesman said: “Fire quickly took hold and spread, causing severe damage to the back of the property.
“The house was empty at the time and no-one was injured in any nearby houses.”
Inquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information should contact Cleveland Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.