Nottinghamshire Police have launched an arson investigation after a fire at a property in Mapperley Park. On Saturday night, February 11, shortly after 8.20pm, emergency services were called to a bungalow on Redcliffe Road in Mapperley Park, following reports of smoke.
The fire has caused significant damage to the property on Mapperley Park - no one was inside the bungalow during the incident. The force believe the fire was started deliberately and are appealing to the public for information.
The property is cordoned off as emergency services are still present on the scene as of Sunday afternoon, February 12
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Detective Sergeant Scott Walker, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We have launched an arson investigation following this incident and would now appeal to the public for information.
“Thankfully no individuals were present in the property at the time of the fire and no injuries were sustained.
“Deliberately starting a fire is absolutely unacceptable. The consequences can be devastating and we will work with our colleagues at the fire service to fully investigate reports of arson and bring offenders to justice.
“We would urge anyone with information to get in touch with Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 688 of 11 February 2023.”
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