Man escapes arson attack on Stockton church
Police are treating a fire at St Bede's Catholic Church in Stockton as suspicious. Emergency services were called to the fire on Bishopton Road in Stockton at 2.30am, July 29. A man escaped unhurt.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101.
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