Third teenager released on bail after Northampton Dunelm fire

Emergency services were called to St James Retail Park on Saturday (31 May)

Author: Isabella HudsonPublished 4th Jun 2025

A third boy's been released on bail after he was arrested in connection with the fire at St James Retail Park in Northampton.

The 14-year-old was detained after emergency services were called to the Dunelm store off Towcester Road on Saturday afternoon around 3pm.

Another 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old, both arrested on Saturday on suspicion of arson, have also been released on bail.

A fourth boy,13, also detained on Saturday, has been released and will face no further action.

Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.