Maidenhead & Windsor

Police are appealing for two men who witnessed a fire in Maidenhead in July to come forward as they may be able to help with the investigation.

The fire in Blackamoor Lane, Maidenhead at about 11pm on 25 July is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life.

A man and a woman who lived in the house escaped the fire by jumping from the first floor window. They were taken by ambulance to Wexham Park Hospital. The man was treated for a shoulder injury and has now been discharged from hospital. The woman was treated for injuries to her arm and smoke inhalation and is still in hospital.

Maidenhead Det Con Kathryn Kipps said: “We are appealing for these men to come forward, not because they are suspects, but as they are likely to have been first on the scene of the fire and may have vital information. They were seen walking past the house when the fire was first discovered. They approached the couple who jumped from the window and offered their assistance. We believe that one of the men had a bicycle.”

Both men are in their early twenties, Asian, slim and around 5ft 10ins, with short dark hair. One was wearing a smart beige summer suit and the other had a white t-shirt and jeans.

If you were one of the men or you have any information about them, please contact Det Con Kathryn Kipps via the police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Maidenhead