A man has been arrested after a fire in a Nottingham home.
Officers were called to Aberdeen Street, St Ann’s, around 1.15am on Tuesday (18 March) and became concerned for the safety of a man who was inside the property with a knife.
A fire had been lit inside the flat and three officers suffered smoke inhalation while attempting to rescue the man.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service attended and had partially put out the blaze when a suspect attempted to run from the scene.
A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage.
A number of residents were evacuated from their homes.
Chief Inspector Neil Humphris, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“This incident required a large number of emergency services personnel to bring to a safe conclusion.
“It is thanks to their skill and professionalism that no one was seriously hurt.
“Investigations alongside our fire service colleagues are ongoing and anyone with information should get in touch without delay.”
Anyone who can assist should call 101, quoting incident 24 of 18 March 2025.
