Men arrested following fire in Stonnall

Two men have been arrested following a fire at a property in Stonnall, near Lichfield, in the early hours of this morning.

Police were called at 12.15am (Wednesday 24 June) to reports that three cars were on fire at a house on Garnet Close. One of the vehicles windows had also been smashed.

Officers, together with firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended. Thankfully, no-one was injured.

A 19-year-old man, from Coventry, was arrested on suspicion of arson and a 55-year-old man, also from Coventry, was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson with intent to endanger life. Both remain in custody.