Man held on suspicion of arson after flats fire

A woman had to jump from a first floor window following a suspected arson attack at a block of flats in Hemsworth.
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Emergency services were called to the two-storey building on Highfield Road at around 11.50pm on Friday (April 10).

A fire service spokesman said the woman jumped from the window before firefighters arrived and needed treatment for a spinal injury.

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Five more people were rescued by fire crews, with two given treatment for smoke inhalation.

A further 10 people were able to get themselves safely out of the building.

Police said a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson remains in custody.

Anyone with information about the fire should contact Wakefield CID by calling 101.