Man arrested following derelict building fire in Stoke-on-Trent

By Sarah Garner 16th Oct 2024

A derelict building on Paxton Street, Hanley, was on fire for around ten hours (Nub News).
A derelict building on Paxton Street, Hanley, was on fire for around ten hours (Nub 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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