Overview
- Fire crews were called to a house on Millbank Lane at about 10pm on Sunday, followed less than half an hour later by a vehicle fire behind the Old Thornaby Social Club on Green Lane.
- Occupants were inside the house when the fire started, and police say no injuries were reported.
- Cleveland Fire Brigade sent three appliances and used two jets and breathing apparatus, declaring the house incident under control at 10:56pm.
- Forensic teams remained at the house scene on Monday as Stockton CID investigates potential links between the two incidents and conducts reassurance patrols.
- Detectives appealed for dash-cam or doorbell footage and witness information, asking callers to quote reference 011059 for the property fire and 011071 for the vehicle, with anonymous tips to Crimestoppers.