The big picture: Police are treating the fire as suspicious and have arrested a 24-year-old man from Felixstowe in connection with the incident. Eleven residents from neighbouring properties were evacuated.
Key details:
The fire broke out at a property on Portman Road just before 5:20am on Tuesday, August 13
Six people were in the house at the time - four escaped uninjured
A man and woman were taken to hospital with leg fractures and smoke inhalation after jumping from an upstairs window
Police believe it was a "localised and targeted attack"
Ipswich Borough Council is accommodating evacuated neighbours in a refuge centre
What's next: Police have set up a crime scene and are appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw suspicious behaviour in the area before the fire.
How to help: Anyone with information should contact South CID at Landmark House in Ipswich, quoting reference 45775/24. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
The bottom line: This suspected arson attack has left two people injured. Police are urging the community to come forward with any information that could aid their investigation.
