Swindon Man Arrested After Early Hours Blaze

Police rushed to a fire at a derelict building on John Street just after 4.40am on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024.

A man in his 30s from Swindon has been snapped up on suspicion of arson with intent. He is currently held at Gablecross police station, facing tough questioning.

Investigation Underway

Officers are digging deeper into the cause of the blaze. No further details have been released yet.

Witnesses Urgently Needed

The police want to hear from anyone who saw what happened. If you can help, call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240000057. Or ring CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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