Blaze breaks out above Papa John’s in Cosham – three teens arrested
Police were scrambled at 7.54pm on Friday, August 6 after firefighters spotted flames ripping through a flat above Papa John’s on Cosham High Street. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service quickly doused the blaze.
No Injuries, But Three Teens in Custody
Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the fire. However, three boys – two from portsmouth/" title="Portsmouth" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Portsmouth aged 17 and 15, plus a 15-year-old from Waterlooville – have been arrested on suspicion of arson. They remain in police custody as investigations continue.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Footage
Officers are urging anyone who was near the scene before or during the fire to come forward. Even the smallest scrap of information could prove crucial.
“If anyone has any mobile phone footage, please get in touch,” the police said.
Witnesses can call Hampshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 44210313131, or report online at hampshire.police.uk. Anonymity can be maintained via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org.
