Teenage boy arrested after fire at derelict Stoke-on-Trent building
He's been questioned on suspicion of arson
Last updated 9th Aug 2021
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at a derelict building in Stoke-on-Trent.
Emergency services were called to Gravelly Bank, in Lightwood at 8:20pm on Saturday night.
A teenager from Stoke-on-Trent was later arrested - he's since been released under investigation.
Anyone with any information on the fire is being asked to contact police.
A spokesperson from Staffordshire Police said: "A boy has been arrested following a fire at a derelict property in Lightwood. Police were called at 8.20pm on Saturday (7 August) to reports a derelict building on Gravelly Bank was on fire.
"A 14-year-old boy, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of arson. He was later released under investigation while enquiries continue.
"Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 690 of 7 August, call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."