Police appeal for information following two suspicious fires in Redcar

The first fire was reported at an address on Coatham Road at 1.17am and the second at an address on Station Road at 1.31am. Police believe the fires are linked.

A 30-year-old man from the Redcar area has been arrested in connection with the incidents and is currently in police custody.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incidents or may have any information is asked to contact DC Mick Pain of Redcar and Cleveland CID on 01642 302626.