Arson attack at Telford commercial unit
Police are investigating after an arson attack at a commercial unit in Telford.
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The fire broke out at the Heinz Food Service building in Hortonwood, Donnington, just after 10pm yesterday when a quantity of plastic caught fire.
Five engines from Hodnet, Shrewsbury, Telford, Tweedale and Wellington were at the scene for about an hour putting out the blaze.
Police spokeswoman Sarah Lynch said: "It was a small fire , with mainly smoke damage. It is believed to have started from a box containing books and manuals.
"Nobody was injured during the incident and the fire service are treating it as arson.
"If anyone saw anything they are urged to call the police on 101 quoting incident number 554 on the 11th January."
