TWO people were taken to hospital following a suspected arson attack at a vacant house in Brierley Hill.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Wells Road at 8.30 this morning (Sunday, January 15). 

Fire crews from Brierley Hill, Stourbridge and Haden Cross tackled the blaze and evacuated residents living nearby.

West Midlands Ambulance Service took the two people to hospital to be checked over. 

A spokesman from West Midlands Fire Service said: "Two people in neighbouring property sent to hospital for checks following smoke inhalation."

More to follow.