TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a house fire in Kennington last night.

Emergency Services were called to Upper Road in the village, which is near Oxford, at around 8.30pm.

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Thames Valley Police said that officers from South and Vale attended the incident and the property was empty at the time.

A tweet from the force said: "Two males were promptly arrested on suspicion of arson and remain in custody at this time.

"Great work from @OxonFireRescue who arrived on scene within 4 minutes!"