Man arrested in connection with fire at Stowmarket

An investigation is underway after a fire in Stowmarket yesterday (Saturday, September 27).

Officers were called by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service to Milton Road South, at around 6.25pm, to reports of a single building fire.

The fire has now been extinguished but emergency services remain at scene. No injuries have been reported.

In the early hours of today, Sunday, September 28, police arrested a man in connection with the incident. He was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre (pictured above) where he remains at this time.

The road was closed during the incident but has now reopened.

Witnesses or anyone with any information should contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference number: 37/54822/25 via:

Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone: Call 101.

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Today (Monday, September 29) the man was released on police bail to which needs to be answered on November 24.