Arson investigation after fire in Bethnal Green home as family sleep
Published:
10:01 AM December 21, 2012
Updated:
8:19 AM December 1, 2020
An arson investigation has been launched after a flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox of a house as a family slept inside.
The fire brigade were called to a family home in Globe Road, Bethnal Green in the early hours of Thursday morning. The four people inside escaped unharmed.
Police have now launched a criminal investigation after and examination of the scene revealed that a flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox.
Anybody with information is asked to contact DS Phil Humphries on 0207 275 4546 or call crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111