Two women have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a small fire at a property in East Cowes yesterday evening (Friday).
Police were called shortly before 21:00 to reports of a small fire at an address on York Avenue. No damage or injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The fire was brought under control by a single fire appliance from Newport.
As part of the subsequent investigation, a 44-year-old woman from East Cowes and a 46-year-old woman from Sandown were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
Both women remain in police custody while enquiries continue.
