Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after two people were pulled from a flat fire in west Wales. The incident happened in Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire during the early hours of Tuesday morning, August 2.
A large number of emergency services vehicles were sent to Robert Street in the town centre shortly before 4am, with police officers, firefighters and paramedics all in attendance. You can get the latest WalesOnline newsletters e-mailed to you directly for free by signing up here.
Two people were taken to Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, as concerned neighbours looked on outside Trinity Place, the block of flats where the incident happened. Police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged arson attack, and confirmed on Thursday morning that no arrests had yet been made.
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A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "We are appealing for information following a suspected arson at a property in Milford Haven in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Firefighters rescued two people from a flat in Trinity Place, Robert Street, after being called at around 3.45am.
"Officers are now keen to speak to anyone who was in the area between 3am and 3.45am and can help with their investigation. Contact DC Paul Kelly at Dyfed-Powys Police, either online https://orlo.uk/ilDKU, by e-mailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or by calling 101."
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