Eight people were rescued from a block of flats last night after a suspected arson attack.
Police are now appealing for information about the blaze at a flat in St Cuthman’s Road in Steyning, which broke out shortly before 12.30am today.
Four fire engines were called to the address and used ladders to rescue the residents. No injuries were reported.
A police spokesman said: “The incident is being investigated as suspected deliberate ignition. Anyone with any information including video footage is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 69 of 10/12.
“You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.
A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called in the early hours of Tuesday morning to reports of fire in a block of flats at St Cuthmans Road in Steyning.
“Joint Fire Control mobilised four fire engines to the scene and upon arrival firefighters found the ground floor and first floor of the building to be significantly affected.
“Firefighters worked quickly to bring the fire under control and used ladders at the front and rear of the building to rescue eight people who were then walked to safety and received further care if needed.”
