Two arrested after fire set in Harlow shop doorway
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 12:28 · Archive
Two men from Spalding were arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after a fire was started in a shop doorway in Harlow on October 18.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after a fire was set at a shop doorway in Stone Cross, Harlow, in the early hours of Sunday, October 18. An 18-year-old and a 19-year-old, both from Spalding, were arrested following the incident.
Officers from the Town Centre Team spotted two people outside the shop and observed that a fire had been started in the doorway. The two suspects fled the scene when they saw police. Officers called for support from colleagues and the fire service, who safely extinguished the blaze.
Chief Inspector Jenna Mirrington-French said the officers showed 'diligence in a fast-moving incident' and appealed for anyone with information or footage of the suspects to contact police. She stated that the high-visibility patrols officers were conducting were 'vital for keeping our towns and cities safe'.
How it is being reported
- Two arrested on suspicion of arson after fire set in Essex shop doorwayTwo men from Spalding arrested over suspected arson endangering life after a shop doorway fire in Stone Cross, Harlow, on October 18.Colchester Gazette · 18 Oct, 11:52
- Two arrested on suspicion of arson after fire set in Essex shop doorwayTwo men from Spalding arrested over suspected arson endangering life after a shop doorway fire in Stone Cross, Harlow, on October 18.Brentwood Guardian · 18 Oct, 11:52
- Two arrested on suspicion of arson after fire set in Essex shop doorwayTwo men from Spalding arrested over suspected arson endangering life after a shop doorway fire in Stone Cross, Harlow, on October 18.Echo (Basildon) · 18 Oct, 11:52
In this story: Harlow · Stone Cross · Spalding · Jenna Mirrington-French
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