Man arrested in Church Crookham arson investigation

A man has been arrested in connection with a fire at a block of flats in Church Crookham.

We were called at 11.49pm on Monday 8 July to a report of a fire in a communal hallway of a block of flats in Wickham Place.

A small number of flats were evacuated while firefighters put out the fire. Two people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but no further injuries were reported. Residents returned to their flats that night.

Following examinations of the scene, the fire is being treated as arson. A bike was damaged in the fire.

An investigation is underway. On Thursday 11 July, a 44-year-old man from Church Crookham was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

He is currently in police custody.

We are appealing for anyone with information on what happened to come forward.

If you haven’t yet spoken to us, or have further information to report, then please call us on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44240289403.

Information can also be reported via our website - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or be visiting their website - https://crimestoppers-uk.org/