Tinsley: Man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after 'explosion' in Sheffield flats

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The incident is being treated as a suspected arson attack

A blaze at a property in Tinsley has seen a man arrested on suspicion of arson. Thankfully there have been no reports of injuries, police have confirmed.

South Yorkshire Police said: "We were called at around 3.40am earlier today (October 12) to reports of an arson in St Lawrence Road, Sheffield.

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 "An investigation is ongoing and a 39-year-old man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

South Yorkshire Police has confirmed that a man is in police custody following the blaze.South Yorkshire Police has confirmed that a man is in police custody following the blaze.
South Yorkshire Police has confirmed that a man is in police custody following the blaze.

 "No injuries have been reported and our officers remain at the scene to reassure and support residents."

Earlier, we shared a series of photos taken at the scene which showed the extent of the damage to the property.

More to follow.

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