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Two men arrested after three cars set on fire at house near Lichfield

Two men have been arrested after an arson attack at a property in Staffordshire in the early hours.

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Garnet Close, Stonnall. Photo: Google Maps

Staffordshire Police were called to reports of three cars on fire at a house on Garnet Close, in Stonnall, near Lichfield, shortly after midnight.

No-one was injured in the arson attack.

A 19-year-old man and a 55-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the incident and both remained in custody on Wednesday afternoon.

A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "Police were called at 12.15am on Wednesday, to reports that three cars were on fire at a house on Garnet Close, in Stonnall, near Lichfield.

"One of the vehicles windows had also been smashed.

"Officers, together with firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended. Thankfully, no-one was injured.

"A 19-year-old man, from Coventry, was arrested on suspicion of arson and a 55-year-old man, also from Coventry, was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson with intent to endanger life. Both remain in custody."

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