Arson attack destroys family home

A fire which destroyed a semi-detached family home in Surrey is believed to have been an arson attack.

Fire crews were called to the property in Upland Road, Camberley, when a passing motorist saw flames coming from the house.

The family were not at home at the time but the house was badly damaged.

"This has been a devastating start to the New Year for this family," said Pc Kevin Habgood, who said police were treating the incident as suspicious.

"This was an isolated offence and officers are working to establish a motive," he said about the incident which happened on 2 January.

"There is nothing to suggest that other properties could be similarly vulnerable but anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or had any information is urged to call police."