Two teenagers arrested in connection to Poltimore House fire

The blaze broke out at the historic building earlier this week

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 11th Apr 2024

Police have arrested two teenagers in connection to a fire at Poltimore House in Exeter.

Officers were notified of the blaze overnight between Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 April and later attended to assist the fire service.

The cause of the fire was deemed to be suspicious, and an emergency service presence has remained at the scene.

On Wednesday 10 April, two teenage boys, aged 14 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of arson. They have been released on police bail until 4 July 2024 while enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information, who hasn’t yet spoken to police, is asked to report it via their website or call 101 quoting occurrence number 50240083403.

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