Arson attack on car outside Birmingham home of activist Salma Yaqoob
By
Ben Godfrey, Eleanor Lawson
Worth a glance, not a chew.
Summary
An activist, Salma Yaqoob, was unsettled after arsonists set fire to her brother's car outside her Birmingham home. The fire spread to a fence and nearby trees, forcing her family to evacuate in the middle of the night. Her brothers attempted to contain the fire with water while waiting for the fire brigade. Police are investigating and urging witnesses to come forward.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTwo of my brothers were home and were desperate, trying to get water, getting whatever containers they could in the house while we waited for the fire brigade
So, [I'm] just really thankful and feel fort...
We are investigating and would urge anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting 20/271790/26.
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