Arson probe launched after Christmas Eve house blaze in Daventry

Detectives have launched an arson investigation following a Christmas Eve house fire in a Daventry cul-de-sac.

Nobody was at home when firefighters were called to a blaze in Apollo Close in the town at around noon.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman revealed: The occupants were out at the time of the blaze and fire investigators have subsequently confirmed it was an arson attack, probably started using an accelerant in the master bedroom."

Anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.

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