Teenager, 17, arrested on suspicion of arson and burglary following fire at block of flats in Northampton

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called shortly after 6.20am on Sunday, November 30 to reports of a fire in a flat on Knaphill Crescent in Northampton.

Crews from The Mounts, Mereway and Moulton attended the incident, and wearing breathing apparatus used hose-reel jets to extinguish the fire.

The crews also isolated the electrics and gas to the property, and by 8.15am all three had returned to their stations. The incident was left in the hands of Northamptonshire Police.

Northamptonshire Police said the fire is believed to have been caused deliberately and an investigation is underway.

Officers said a 17-year-old boy from Northampton was arrested on suspicion of arson and burglary, and has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area in the early hours of Sunday, or who has any information that may be relevant, should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.

Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and Giving information | Crimestoppers. Please quote incident number 25000700242 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.