Arson attack in Eastbourne town centre

A fire in Eastbourne town centre last night is being investigated as an arson attack.
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Emergency services rushed to the blaze at a block of flats in Pevensey Road at about 2am on Thursday morning (October 22).

Extensive damage was caused to the outside of the building, said police, and a resident was treated for smoke inhalation.

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Fire crews from Eastbourne and Pevensey used two hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.

Pevensey Road, Eastbourne (image by Google) SUS-201022-122127001Pevensey Road, Eastbourne (image by Google) SUS-201022-122127001
Pevensey Road, Eastbourne (image by Google) SUS-201022-122127001

Sussex Police says the incident is being investigated as ‘deliberate ignition’.

Forensics teams were seen investigating the area today.

Anyone with any information – or anyone with CCTV in the area which may have captured what happened – is urged to report it to police online or call 101, quoting serial 79 of 22/10.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online. www.crimestoppers-uk.org