Three people arrested in connection with Northampton fire

Three people have been arrested in connection with a fire at a store at the St James Retail Park in Northampton.

Emergency services were called to the Dunelm after 3pm yesterday.

Three people have now been arrested on suspicion of arson and remain in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Tuff said: “At the present time, we believe this fire to have been started deliberately and throughout the day, have made a number of fast-paced enquiries which has led to these three arrests.

“However, I now want to appeal to the public for any information which could help our investigation. If you were in, or near, the Dunelm store this afternoon and saw anything suspicious, please contact us.

“I am particularly interested in speaking to a man who allegedly saw people setting fires in the Dunelm toilets a short time before the incident was reported.

“This incident has not only caused significant damage and disruption but will have had a very serious effect on the wellbeing of the local people who work in Dunelm and the surrounding stores. Therefore if anyone knows anything, I would please urge you to come forward.