Doncaster house at centre of crowdfunding appeal was torched in arson attack

The house on Firth Crescent, New Rossington, went up in flames last Wednesday morning while two men – a dad and son – were at home with their dogs.

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Flames engulfed the property – destroying everything inside and leaving the two men homeless.

They did not have house insurance after ill health led to them cancelling their policy to reduce overheads.

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The men had lost their wife and mum to cancer two months earlier and needed to save money while she was ill due to a lack of income while the husband cared for her.

A crowdfunding appeal has been launched to help raise £30,000 for repairs and replacement furniture for the family.

A police probe into the blaze is under way, with investigations revealing that an arson attack was to blame.

South Yorkshire Police said: “Detectives in Doncaster have launched an investigation following an arson attack at a property in the New Rossington area.

“At around 11am on October 30, emergency services were called to a house on Firth Crescent where a fire had been intentionally started.

“No-one was injured in the blaze, but enquiries are underway to identify those involved.”

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote crime reference number 14/164584/19.

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