Woman fighting for life after suspected Swinton arson attack

Yasmin Wakefield

24 June 2024 at 8:26 am·1-min read

Thomas Street, Rotherham — -Credit: (Image: Google maps)

A woman has been left fighting for her life following a suspected arson attack near Rotherham.

South Yorkshire Police were called to Thomas Street in Swinton at 12.48am today (June 24) after receiving reports that a house was on fire. It is also reported a vehicle outside the property was on fire.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and Yorkshire Ambulance Service were called to the scene and three occupants - an 82-year-old woman, and a man, age currently unknown - were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries.

The woman is believed to have suffered potentially life-threatening injuries, and the two men suffered minor injuries.

The road was taped off by police and closures were put in place at the junction of St John’s Road and Broome Avenue in the aftermath of the blaze. It is believed the fire was started deliberately and an investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone with information can contact police online or by calling 101, please quote incident number 034 of 24 June when you get in touch.”

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