2:08pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
By Dani Webb
TWO suspected arson attacks resulted in 12 people being rescued from their homes.
The first blaze was discovered in the hallway of a property in Coatham Road, Redcar at about 1.20am this morning. Seven adults and three children had to be rescued from self-contained flats.
The second fire broke out at an address in Station Road ten minutes later.
Police believe the two fires are linked and are treating them as suspicious.
A 30-year-old man from the Redcar area has been arrested and is in police custody.
Witnesses are asked to call 01642-302626.
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