Police arrest two 13-year-old boys following a fire at Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Leicester. The fire damages part of the shopping centre, which is subsequently demolished as a result of the blaze, according to reporting from the outlets covering the incident. Investigators treat the incident as suspicious and launch an investigation into its cause. The Mirror reports that the boys are arrested on suspicion of arson, while BBC News reports that the boys are arrested following the fire that destroys part of the shopping centre. Details on the extent of the damage, injuries, and the timeline of the arrest are not fully specified in the provided summaries. Police continue their inquiries into what caused the fire and how it spread. The reports indicate that the authorities move to secure the area and manage the impact of the fire on the shopping centre and surrounding businesses.
Two 13-year-old boys arrested after fire damages Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Leicester
Police arrest two 13-year-old boys following a fire at Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Leicester. The fire damages part of the shopping centre, which is subsequently demolished as a result of the blaze,...
- A fire damages part of Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Leicester.
- Part of the shopping centre is demolished after the fire.
- Two 13-year-old boys are arrested following the incident.
- Police investigate the fire and treat it as suspicious, with arson suspected.
A police investigation has led to the arrest of two 13-year-old boys on suspicion of arson after a fire ripped through Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Leicester
1 day agoPart of the Thurmaston Shopping Centre was demolished following the fire.
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