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Arson probe latest after East Cowes intent to endanger life arrests

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By Oliver Dyer Chief reporter
The scene on York Avenue in East Cowes. <i>(Image: County Press)</i>
The scene on York Avenue in East Cowes. (Image: County Press)
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Two Isle of Wight women suspected of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire in East Cowes have been bailed.

As previously reported by the County Press, at around 8.30pm on Friday, July 3, firefighters from Ryde were called to a small fire at a property on York Avenue.

The fire involved an item of clothing, Hampshire and IW Fire and Rescue Service confirmed.

It was put out using buckets of water and the property was ventilated.

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Shortly before 9pm, Hampshire and IW Constabulary was alerted, and two women were subsequently arrested.

A 44-year-old from East Cowes and 46-year-old from Sandown were both detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

In an update issued today (Tuesday), police have confirmed both women have been bailed until October 4.

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