Appeal for information after arson in Ash

We are appealing for information about an arson that occurred at an address on Ewins Close in Ash, yesterday evening (11 September).

The incident took place at around 8.40pm and involved the suspect deliberately trying to set the victims' house on fire.

Fortunately, nobody at the scene reported any injuries and the fire was put out before it could take hold.

A 18-year-old man from Ash was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and has been released on bail. The investigation is ongoing.

If you saw the incident or have any information that could help our investigation, please contact us quoting PR/45220097806 via:

• Webchat on the right hand side of the page

• Online https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

• Calling us on 101

If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.