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Arson Attack Targets Home of Philanthropist Mike Hind MBE

Three vehicles were set ablaze outside the Middlesbrough home of Mike Hind, forcing his family to flee; police investigations are ongoing with no arrests or known motive.

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Overview

  • Three vehicles parked outside Mike Hind's Marton home were deliberately set on fire just after midnight on May 21, 2025.
  • Mike Hind evacuated his wife and three children, extinguishing part of the fire with a garden hose before firefighters arrived within five minutes to contain the blaze.
  • CCTV footage captured a suspect pouring a flammable liquid on the vehicles before fleeing; Cleveland Police and Middlesbrough CID are leading the investigation.
  • No injuries were reported, but the family remains deeply shaken, with Mike describing his daughter's terrified scream as unforgettable.
  • The motive behind the attack remains unknown, with Mike expressing confusion and concern over why his family was targeted.