AN 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a firework was thrown through the window of a family home in Redcar.

The incident happened at around 9.50pm on Monday, October 31, at a property on Kirkleatham Lane.

A man, woman and teenage boy had to flee the address after a front room window was smashed and a large firework was ignited and thrown inside, starting a fire.

Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to the address and fortunately no one was injured as a result.

The man was released on bail pending further enquiries.

A second man, aged 30, who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson also remains on bail pending further enquiries.

  • Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Constable Nicky Moore from Redcar and Cleveland Volume Crime Team on the non-emergency number 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org