Arson at Shoreham flats

10:01am Sunday 5th July 2009

By Ben Parsons, Crime Reporter

One man was taken to hospital after an arson at a block of flats.

Aston House in Freehold Street, Shoreham, was the scene of a police investigation this morning.

Firefighters were called at 10.38pm on Saturday after a fire started in the first-floor hallway of the building, which contains four flats.

A man was led to safety and taken to Worthing Hospital for treatment after breathing in smoke.

A fire investigation dog was being brought to the scene this morning.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.

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