Two horses die after stables fire arson

Two horses have died in an arson attack, police said, following a fire at a stables building in the night.

Four fire engines were sent to the scene on Queens Road in Sedgley, Dudley, after the blaze started shortly before 01:30 BST, with the flames put out about five-and-a-half hours later.

A third horse was rescued from the blaze which affected an area of stables and outbuildings.

The incident was being investigated by detectives as arson, the West Midlands force confirmed.

Firefighters from Dudley, Bilston, Tipton and Wolverhampton attended and drones supported the operation.

Police said they were called by the fire service to land off Queens Road at 02:30 BST.

Local neighbourhood inspector Sarah Smyth said: "This is a truly upsetting case for everyone involved and we understand the impact this has had on the owners as well as the wider community."

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