NZ Fire Service and Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred around 12:30am Sunday 13th September 2015 at a flat situated at 126 Tweed Street Invercargill.
The flat is the middle flat in a group of five adjourning flats. The fire caused extensive damage throughout. The sole occupant was away at the time.
Police have spoken to a number of neighbouring flat occupants but would like to hear from any other members of the public who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour around midnight or the early hours of Sunday morning.
If anyone has any information, they can contact Constable Aarron Dempsey at the Invercargill Police on 03 2110400 or the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.