Rotherham man arrested over Sheffield arson attack which injured four

A property was set alight on Wordsworth Avenue in the Parson Cross area of the city at about 9pm last Tuesday.

South Yorkshire Police said on Monday that a 29-year-old man from Rotherham had been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life. 

He and a 31-year-old Sheffield man held on Thursday have been released on bail with conditions as enquiries continue.

Four people — including girls aged six and 17 — were injured in the fire, which police believe to have been a targeted incident.

A force spokesperson said: “Enquiries remain ongoing and officers are still keen to speak to people who were in the area that evening as we continue to build a complete picture of what happened.

“As well as witnesses to the incident itself, we are keen to speak to those who have CCTV footage which may have captured the lead up to or aftermath of the arson. 

“We are also keen to speak to anybody who was driving down Wordsworth Avenue at the time who might have dashcam footage from their vehicle that captured anything that might help us.”

Call 101 quoting incident 1041 of March 21, or visit the police’s online portal at www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something.

Footage can be emailed to [email protected].

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org.