Stanton-on-the-Wolds House Severely Damaged in Suspected ArsonStanton-on-the-Wolds House Severely Damaged in Suspected Arson A house in the village of Stanton-on-the-Wolds has sustained significant damage following a suspected arson attack. According to reports from the BBC, emergency services were called to the scene on Monday evening after the property was engulfed in flames. The fire brigade spent several hours battling the blaze, bringing it under control in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The house, which was unoccupied at the time of the fire, suffered extensive damage. The interior was gutted, and the roof was partially destroyed. Nottinghamshire Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Detectives are treating it as a suspected arson and are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information. No injuries were reported in the fire, but neighboring residents were evacuated as a precaution. A spokesperson for the police said: “We are urging anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area at the time of the fire to contact us immediately. We are particularly interested in any sightings of individuals or vehicles acting suspiciously near the property.” A cordon has been put in place around the scene while the investigation is ongoing. The road adjacent to the property has also been closed, diverting traffic away from the area. Residents expressed shock and concern over the incident. One local resident said: “I’ve lived in the village all my life, and we’ve never had anything like this before. It’s terrifying to think that someone could do something so malicious.” The investigation is expected to continue for several days, and police are asking residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Stanton-on-the-Wolds: House damaged in suspected arsonBBC
