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Arson arrests after fire in derelict building

Chloe Seadon,in Stoke-on-Trentand
Bridie Adams,West Midlands
BBC A white, run-down looking building with visible singes on it and smoke coming from it. Firefighters are stood outside, with a ladder and a fire engine and police vehicles.BBC
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent

Three people have been arrested after a fire at a derelict building in Stoke-on-Trent.

Staffordshire Police said officers were called to Newcastle Street, in Burslem, at about 14:40 BST on Friday.

Newcastle Street has been closed between Blake Street and Woodbank Street as crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service work to extinguish the blaze.

A 42-year-old woman of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, while a 38-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent and a 42-year-old man of no fixed address were arrested on suspicion of attempted arson with intent to endanger life.

Two fire engines on a road outside a brick building, with three firefighters stood behind one of the vehicles and police tape in the foreground. A police car can be seen parked behind the fire engines.
Police are treating the fire as a suspected arson attack

All three were taken into custody for questioning.

Fire engines and police vehicles filled the street as thick smoke poured from the building.

Despite the surrounding area being cordoned off, people gathered nearby to watch emergency services at work.

A road closed and diverted traffic sign in a road, with a police car and traffic cones behind it.
Newcastle Street has been closed between Blake Street and Woodbank Street

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