Police were called by the fire service to a fire in a derelict building in...

Published: 2:01 pm January 1, 2024
Updated: 11:37 am October 8, 2025
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire in Swindon town centre

Police were called by the fire service to a fire in a derelict building in John Street at approximately 4.40am on New Year’s Day the 1st of January 2024

A man in his 30s from Swindon has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent and remains in custody at Gablecross police station for further questioning.

Enquiries are currently ongoing.

We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.

If you can help, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240000057. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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