Arrest made in connection with Tollcross tenement fire

30 year old has been arrested in connection with Tollcross fire.

Published 1st Apr 2016

A man has been arrested in connection with the fire at Tollcross tenement flats.

Police Scotland said a 30 year old will appear in Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Dozens of flats were evacuated on Monday at 11pm and eight people were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation and head injuries, three of them in serious condition.

Emergency services were called after “an explosion and a fire” were reported.