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Arson attack 'racially motivated' Arson attack 'racially motivated'
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Police on Wearside have confirmed that they are treating an arson attack as a racially-motivated crime.Police on Wearside have confirmed that they are treating an arson attack as a racially-motivated crime.
Bangladeshi couple Abul Kalam Azad and Syeda Sahnaz Begum and their five children escaped from the house in Northcote Avenue, Sunderland on Friday.Bangladeshi couple Abul Kalam Azad and Syeda Sahnaz Begum and their five children escaped from the house in Northcote Avenue, Sunderland on Friday.
But Syeda's father, Syed Sorafot Ali, 76, of Churchill Street, died from a suspected heart attack after rushing to the scene and later died. But Syeda's father, Syed Sorafot Ali, 76, of Churchill Street, died from a suspected heart attack after rushing to the scene.
Extra officers have been drafted in to patrol the area since the incident.Extra officers have been drafted in to patrol the area since the incident.
In addition, there have been meetings with community leaders to address their concerns and keep them fully updated.In addition, there have been meetings with community leaders to address their concerns and keep them fully updated.
House-to-house inquiries have been carried out and a number of items removed from the scene for forensic investigation.House-to-house inquiries have been carried out and a number of items removed from the scene for forensic investigation.
Police are also studying CCTV footage from cameras covering the area, and from local petrol stations.Police are also studying CCTV footage from cameras covering the area, and from local petrol stations.