PRESS RELEASE FROM THE POLICE

4 October 2005
Front door damaged in arson attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after the front door of a house in Woldingham was damaged in an arson attack early last Sunday morning (2 October 2005).
The offenders approached the house on Clare Court some time between 12:40 and 1:00am and poured an accelerant through the letterbox before setting alight to it. The sole occupant was asleep in the house at the time of the attack. He was awoken by his smoke alarm and with the assistance of a neighbour was able to extinguish the fire.
Investigating Officer PC Chris Veale said:
"Fortunately no one was injured in the fire but clearly the outcome could have easily been a lot worse. I would like anyone who remembers seeing anything suspicious around the address at any point that night to please come forward with information."
PC Veale can be contacted at Caterham Police Station on 0845 125 2222.
A similar offence occurred at a neighbouring house on 27 July this year when the front door was also set alight. Police can not confirm at this stage whether the two incidents are connected.
Call 0845 125 2222 for all non-emergency policing matters.
Call 999 if you have a genuine emergency requiring the attendance of the police (eg a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger).
Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you have information about crime and don't want to leave your name.

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