POLICE are investigating a suspected arson attack which began outside a house in Church Hill last Wednesday.

Two fire crews were called to Donnington Close at about 4.30pm to deal with the blaze, which began in a bush at the back of a terraced home.

The blaze spread to a line of conifer trees and Redditch Station Officer Mark Preece said because the fire was so fierce, it affected a number of properties.

Anyone with information can call DC Andy Jones on 08457 444888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.