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Police Investigate Suspected Arson on Homeless Tents in Grantham

Police say a man was in one of the tents at the time, although he was not seriously injured.

Police Investigate Suspected Arson on Homeless Tents in Grantham

Lincolnshire Police are undertaking an investigation regarding a probable arson attack that targeted tents housing homeless individuals in Grantham. The incident in question took place at South Lodge Park, otherwise referred to as The Paddocks, at approximately 01:50 BST. The fire services were swift in their response and thankfully, the occupant of one of the tents, a man in his 40s, managed to avoid serious injuries. The case is being approached by authorities as an act of arson with the intent to endanger life, thus highlighting the significant gravity of the situation.

This report is an adaptation by The Lincoln Post, originally covered by www.bbc.com.

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