Two arrested in Mansfield arson attack

Two men have been arrested after an arson attack in Mansfield.
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Police called to Mappleton Drive at around 1.45pm on Wednesday, May 27.

Detective Sergeant Mark Shaw is leading the investigation.

He said: "Officers, along with Nottinghamshire Fire, attended the incident as soon as the report came in.

It happened on Mappleton Drive, Mansfield.It happened on Mappleton Drive, Mansfield.
It happened on Mappleton Drive, Mansfield.
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"This could have been very serious, but thankfully the fire didn't light and no one was injured.

"Two men aged 51 and 31 were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent. They remain in police custody."

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