Overview
- A masked suspect ignited three vehicles outside Mike Hind's home in Marton, Middlesbrough, shortly after midnight on May 21, 2025, as captured on Ring doorbell footage.
- Mike Hind, his wife, and three children evacuated the house safely, with firefighters arriving swiftly to prevent the blaze from spreading to the home.
- Cleveland Police and Middlesbrough CID are leading the criminal investigation, analyzing CCTV and drone footage, though no arrests have been made yet.
- The Cleveland Fire Brigade confirmed that the fire could have engulfed the house within minutes if not for the rapid emergency response.
- The high-profile gym owner, awarded an MBE for his pandemic community service, expressed fear and concern for his family’s safety, while the community reacted with a mix of support and online hostility.