Police were called at 12.10am this morning (Friday 6 November) to reports of a fire...

Published: 2:37 pm November 6, 2020
Updated: 5:50 am October 8, 2025
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted arson with intent to endanger life following a fire in Newcastle – UKNIP

Police were called at 12.10am this morning (Friday 6 November) to reports of a fire at a flat on Thames Road. No-one was injured. The 32-year-old, from Newcastle, remains in custody. Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 5 of 6 November, call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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