Family left homeless in suspected arson attack

A fire believed to have been started deliberately has left a family homeless, police said.

West Midlands Police are investigating after the blaze at an address in Bloxwich, Walsall on Friday.

Emergency services were called to Green Rock Lane just after 15:15 BST, where extensive damage was caused to the property with two adjoining buildings also damaged.

The occupants, including young children, managed to get out uninjured.

A police spokesperson said: "It's believed the fire was started deliberately and we're currently carrying out investigations with fire service colleagues.

"We'll be reviewing CCTV - and carrying out other enquiries - as we seek to establish who was involved."

The force has asked anyone with information to contact them or the anonymous charity Crimestoppers.

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