A group of children and adults are recovering after being forced to flee their homes after arsonists set fire to rubbish in a building they live in. Eight adults and four youngsters had to be led to safety following the blaze at an address in Tedder Close, West Howe, Bournemouth, Dorset.
It is thought the rubbish in the foyer, which left the first floor smoke-logged, was started deliberately.
An investigation is now under way into the incident on Thursday at 1945 BST.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen something to contact them.