Halesowen arson suspect is bailed
A man arrested in connection with a fire at a house in Halesowen has now been bailed by police.
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Catherine Keenan Williams and her two young children were rescued from the blaze by their neighbours, David and Josh Burford, during the early hours of yesterday.
The father and son, who are window cleaners, set up a ladder at a back window to help the mother and children to safety.
Fire crews were called out to the property in Elizabeth Road at 1am yesterday and were able to bring the blaze, confined to the front door and hallway, under control quickly.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life a short time later.
Police today confirmed he had been released on police bail until the middle of next month.
