Historic mansion Poltimore House in Devon severely damaged by suspected arson on April 9.

Historic mansion, Poltimore House in Devon, was severely damaged by a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Tuesday, April 9. Initially, 10 fire engines were sent to the scene along with police. The incident is currently being treated as a suspected arson, and the police are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious around the time of the fire to get in touch.