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Sandown Man Arrested As Part Of Arson Investigation

A Sandown fire first reported this morning (Saturday) is now being treated as arson by police.

Fire and police crews were called to Beachfield Road shortly after 9am to tackle the blaze, which badly damaged a residential property.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"This was an arson we were called to at about 9am this morning, with a house badly damaged by the fire.

"An investigation is now ongoing into the arson.

"A 53-year-old man from Sandown has been arrested and is being questioned in connection with the incident."

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