Police in Sandbach appeal for witnesses to suspected arson incident

Police are investigating a suspected arson at an address in Birch Gardens in Sandbach.

At 2.35am on 19 March police were called to assist Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service following reports of a fire.

The occupants, a man and a woman, were in the address at the time, and were taken to hospital to be assessed for possible smoke inhalation.

A joint investigation by fire and police is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/ quoting IML 663908. Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.