Arsonist believed to have suffered burns in house fire started in Sheffield

An arsonist who started a house fire in Sheffield is thought to have suffered burns in the process.
Claire Lewis
By Claire Lewis
Published 21st May 2022, 07:42 BST
Updated 23rd May 2022, 15:46 BST
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South Yorkshire Police said he threw a flammable liquid onto the front door of a house in Malton Street, Burngreave, at 4.30am on Friday, May 20, causing the front of the property to catch fire.

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The occupants of the house were unharmed but the arsonist is thought to have injured himself.

An arsonist who set fire to the front door of a house in Malton Street, Burngreave, Sheffield, is believed to have suffered burnsAn arsonist who set fire to the front door of a house in Malton Street, Burngreave, Sheffield, is believed to have suffered burns
An arsonist who set fire to the front door of a house in Malton Street, Burngreave, Sheffield, is believed to have suffered burns

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South Yorkshire Police said: “An unknown offender attended an address in Malton Street and threw what is believed to be a flammable liquid onto the front door. He then set the liquid alight, causing the front of the property to set on fire.

“Emergency services attended the scene and the fire was extinguished.

“The occupants of the address were not injured, however it is believed that the offender may have sustained burn injuries during the incident.

“Enquiries are ongoing, however police now want to speak to anyone who may have information about what happened.”