Man arrested after arson attack on home

POLICE are investigating an arson attack on a Clifton home which left a woman in hospital.

Crews from Rotherham and Darnall stations attended the scene on Clifton Mount at 9.36pm yesterday to tackle the blaze which is believed to have been deliberate.

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The fire, which broke out in the lounge, left the 27-year-old woman in hospital with smoke inhalation.

Crews were there for around 90 minutes and the downstairs was badly damaged.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.