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Arrest after house arson attack | Arrest after house arson attack |
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A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a house. | |
Those inside the house in Cory Street, Resolven, near Neath, needed hospital treatment for smoke inhalation. | Those inside the house in Cory Street, Resolven, near Neath, needed hospital treatment for smoke inhalation. |
The incident happened at around 2230 BST on Saturday, leaving the house severely damaged, said South Wales Police. | The incident happened at around 2230 BST on Saturday, leaving the house severely damaged, said South Wales Police. |
Detectives are also examining a car, which they think may have been used by the suspect. | Detectives are also examining a car, which they think may have been used by the suspect. |
A spokesman said the fire was being treated as suspicious and a 26-year-old man from Neath has been arrested. | A spokesman said the fire was being treated as suspicious and a 26-year-old man from Neath has been arrested. |
The occupants of the house were discharged after treatment. | The occupants of the house were discharged after treatment. |
Det Insp Simon Davies, from South Wales Police, said: "We wish to reassure the community that we do not believe this was a random attack and that a man was arrested close to the scene soon after the fire. | Det Insp Simon Davies, from South Wales Police, said: "We wish to reassure the community that we do not believe this was a random attack and that a man was arrested close to the scene soon after the fire. |
"He remains in custody". | "He remains in custody". |
He said officers were carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area. | He said officers were carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area. |
Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police on 01792 456999 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. | Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police on 01792 456999 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. |
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