Three people have been arrested after fireworks were let off through a broken window into a house.
Police were called to Ford Road at around 1.15am this morning (February 18) after reports of a house fire and fireworks in the street.
Officers found a front window of the house had been smashed and fireworks shot inside.
Three people - a 20-year-old woman and two men, 18 and 20 - have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remain in police custody.
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Police continue to appeal for information from the public.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to Ford Road, Dagenham, at 01:16hrs on Wednesday, 18 February following reports of a house fire and fireworks being let off in the street.
“A window at the front of the house had been smashed and fireworks let off into the property.
Officers investigating the incident have arrested three people, a 20-year-old woman and two men, aged 18 and 20, on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
“They remain in police custody.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 343/18FEB, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
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