Man arrested following derelict building fire in Stoke-on-Trent
By Sarah Garner
16th Oct 2024 | Local News
A man has been arrested in connection with a deliberate fire in a derelict building in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday.
Emergency services were called to Paxton Street, Hanley, at around 6am.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "A fire investigation has since determined that the fire was started deliberately and we launched an investigation.
"A 41-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested this morning (Wednesday 16 October) on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
"He remains in police custody while inquiries continue."
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