Man arrested on suspicion of arson following house fire in Newcastle

By Sarah Garner 9th Jun 2023

Police and fire crews were called to Albermarle Road, Newcastle, yesterday morning (Google).
Police and fire crews were called to Albermarle Road, Newcastle, yesterday morning (Google).

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a house fire in Newcastle-under-Lyme yesterday (8 June).

Police were called to Albermarle Road just after 11.30am yesterday following reports of a fire.

Fire crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were also at the scene and found smoke coming from a bedroom inside. The fire had already been extinguished.

A man, in his 40s, was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

A man was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene (Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service).

The cause of the fire is being investigated and a 27-year-old man, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, was arrested on suspicion of arson.

He remains in custody while inquiries continue.

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