Man escapes Stockton arson attack

A man has managed to escape from a fire at a house in Stockton unhurt.

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Priest is "thankful to be alive" after arson attack

by Rachel Bullock

An elderly Priest says he's thankful to still be alive after an arson attack at his house.

Father Patrick McKenna was asleep when the fire was started on the ground floor.

The 68 year-old was woken by the smoke alarms and escaped through his bedroom window before heroically trying to put the fire out.

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Police appeal follows Stockton church arson

Scene at Stockton church
Scene at Stockton church Credit: ITV

Police are appealing for information after a fire at a church on Bishopton Road in the early hours of july 29.

St Bede's Church
St Bede's Church Credit: ITV

A 68-year-old man was in the church at the time and managed to escape unhurt.

The fire is being treated as suspicious and police believe it was started deliberately.

Damage
Damage Credit: ITV

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.