THIS is the damage caused by an arson attack on a property where gas canisters were stored.
Police are appealing for information after the attack occurred at the garden of a property on Beechwood Avenue in Middlesbrough last month.
The incident occurred at 8pm on Saturday, August 23 when a tree was set alight and then the fire spread along the fence line towards a dwelling where gas canisters were stored.
Cleveland Fire Brigade extinguished the fire before the canisters exploded.
- Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact PC Chris Swales on the non-emergency number 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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