Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after three houses were involved in fires which are believed to be linked and caused deliberately. A 50-year-old man has been arrested.
Police have been notified after Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s (LFRS) responded to three incidents in Ashby-de-la Zouch on Friday morning. House fires unfolded on Holywell Avenue which was called into LFRS at 7.05am; on Prestop Drive which called into LFRS at 7.08am; and on Cliffton Drive which was called into police at 7.19am.
Three people, two teenagers and a woman, have been taken to hospital for treatment. One teenager is being treated for burn injuries and smoke inhalation while the other two were treated for smoke inhalation. Their injuries have been described as not life changing or life threatening.
Scene preservations are in place at each location. The B6006 Smisby Road also currently remains closed.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Jim Willoughby said: “Our investigation remains at an early stage as we continue to piece together the circumstances behind these three incidents.
“From what we know so far, we believe these incidents to be linked and deliberately caused by the same person.
“I would ask anyone who may have any information about any of these incidents, to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident 104 of November 21.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Meanwhile, a plane crashed in front of horrified onlookers during the final Dubai Airshow, with the pilot of the jet confirmed dead.
A fighter jet, believed to be an Indian Tejas, crashed during the afternoon demo. Rescue operations began immediately and the show was temporarily stopped. Visitors were directed back to the exhibition area after witnessing the horror. The Indian Air Force confirmed the pilot has died in the horror incident.
In a statement it said: “An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show, today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
“IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief. A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident.”