Boy arrested following arson in Corby

Neighbourhood Policing officers investigating a suspected arson at a derelict public house in Corby have arrested a teenage boy in connection with the incident.

The 15-year-old boy from the town was arrested on suspicion of arson on Tuesday (August 27) and has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Substantial damage was caused to the roof and the interior of former public house in Boden Close on the Danesholme estate at about 7.50pm on Monday (August 26).

Officers from the neighbourhood policing team, who are leading the investigation, would still like to speak to anyone who may have information which could assist with their investigation and has yet to come forward.

The team will be available at the Beat Bus tomorrow (Friday, August 30), which will be parked between TK Maxx and Primark in Willow Place Shopping Centre between 9am and 1pm and then at the car park in Boden Close from 2pm to 4pm.

Anyone who is unable to visit the team but would still like to pass on information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote incident number 24000509127 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.