Shop destroyed in fire
A Telford shop has been completely destroyed in a fire. Fire has completely destroyed a Telford shop. The blaze broke out at around 12.30am at the Spar Shop in Brunel Road, Malinslee. Crews from Telford, Shrewsbury, Newport, Wellington and Tweedale attended. Four men have been arrested on suspicion of arson and were in custody this morning being questioned by police. For the full story see today's Shropshire Star.
A Shropshire supermarket has been reduced to a charred shell following a suspected arson attack.
Sixty-foot flames billowed from the roof of the Spar supermarket in Malinslee, Telford, and a series of explosions shook neighbouring residents from their beds just after midnight.
More than 30 firefighters were drafted in to tackle the blaze.
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of arson and were in custody this morning being questioned by police.
The men - two 19-year-olds, a 25-year-old and a 37-year-old - are also being questioned on suspicion of other charges including violent disorder and affray.
Telford police spokesman Chris Ammonds said officers believed the fire was linked to two fights involving a large group that broke out around the supermarket over the weekend.
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 0300 333 3000, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
