Police appeal as woman and three children targeted in arson attack (Image: Contributed)
A WOMAN and three children escaped uninjured following an arson attack in Poole.
Emergency services were called to reports of a fire on the porch of an address in Russell Gardens around 12.20am yesterday, Tuesday, morning.
A woman and three children escaped uninjured.
It is believed the fire was started deliberately and an investigation is underway.
Detective Sergeant Ian Allen of Bournemouth CID said: “I believe two men dressed in dark clothing were seen acting suspiciously in the area and left in a silver-coloured estate car."
Anyone who saw these men or have any information about the incident should contact Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 17:05.
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