Police have launched an investigation after a homeowner was awoken during a suspected arson. 

The incident happened at an address in Boyne Road, Bury St Edmunds, at some time between 2am and 3am on Monday, September 9. 

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The resident woke up during the arson and discovered his van was on fire. 

Anyone who witnessed the blaze or has CCTV footage which will aid officers in their investigation should contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference number 37/51156/24.