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Arson Arrest After House Explosion in Hambleton

Police call the Carr Lane blast an isolated incident during an ongoing operation to secure the area.

Overview

  • The blast that hit a Carr Lane home Friday triggered a large response from fire, police and ambulance crews, including an air ambulance and the Hazardous Area Response Team.
  • Officers arrested a 54-year-old on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and he is in hospital with minor injuries.
  • No one else was hurt, according to police at the scene.
  • Neighbours were moved out of nearby houses as a wide cordon went up and the A588/Carr Lane shut in both directions.
  • Crews kept working with two jets and breathing gear, while police labeled the case isolated and asked witnesses to call 101 quoting log 0289 of 27 March.