Three teens arrested following fire at derelict school near Leicester
It happened at the former Birkett House School in Wigston
Three boys have been arrested following a fire at a derelict school near Leicester.
Police were called to the scene in Launceston Road in Wigston by the fire service at 5.25pm on Friday (31 March).
The former Birkett House School was well alight.
Throughout the evening officers assisted crews dealing with the fire and enquiries are now ongoing to establish the circumstances.
Three boys - aged 12, 14 and 15 - have been arrested on suspicion of arson and are currently in police custody.
The road was closed while the fire was put out but has since been reopened. A cordon remains in place at the scene while an investigation is under way.
Police are now appealing for information.