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House in Coventry set ablaze in suspected arson attack

Andy Morris 27th Jan, 2026   0

A HOUSE in Coventry was set on fire and shot at in what police believe was a targeted attack.

The property in Wolston Way was set ablaze at around 9pm on Friday (January 23). Police also believe a number of shots from an air weapon were fired.

No one was hurt during the incident.

A woman and three men, all in their 20s, have been arrested in connection with the incident.




They were all held in the Northumbria Police area on Saturday evening and were returned to the West Midlands for questioning.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “At this stage, we believe the address was specifically targeted.”


Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.westmidlands.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20/123410/26. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.