A 43-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire on Erith Pier has been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
Emergency services raced to the scene on Friday, 9 May, after a large fire broke out around 5pm, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky.
Firefighters Tackle Dramatic Blaze
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- The Hazardous Area %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% Team (HART)
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Police Confirm Bail and Ongoing Investigation
The man, who was %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%%, was taken into custody and questioned. He has %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% been released on bail as the investigation continues.
"No charges have been brought forward at this stage," a %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% spokesperson said.
What's Next?
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