Men released without charge following Peterborough arson arrest

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Jan 2016, 12:00 BST
The scene at Tansor GarthThe scene at Tansor Garth
The scene at Tansor Garth
Two men arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a block of flats in Peterborough have been released without charge.

An 18-year-old and a 22-year-old were both arrested on Friday, January 8 following the blaze in Tansor Garth, Westwood.

The fire started at about 7am on the same day, and a baby and a person in a wheelchair were among eight people rescued from the building.

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Police are appealing for witnesses following the fire. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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