Police appeal after Ilkeston fire in the early hours

Police officers are appealing for anyone with information about a fire in Ilkeston to come forward as part of an investigation into the incident.

A call was received to report a fire in Ash Street, Ilkeston just before 4am on Friday 30th June.

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire and a cordon has been put into place.

Police believe that this is an isolated incident. Nobody has been injured and there is no threat to the wider community.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area between 3:30am and 4:30am on Friday morning, especially if you have CCTV or dashcam footage, is being urged to contact Police quoting reference number 23*401559, on any of the methods below:

• Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org