Police issue 'arson' update as two men arrested over Broseley car fire
It was on a busy night for firefighters
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a car was set alight in Broseley.
Firefighters were called to Ironbridge Road in the town shortly before midnight on Thursday (July 16) where a fire involving a car had spread to a nearby garage.
It was one of several incidents attended by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters from the Tweedale Fire Station as hot, dry conditions continued.
Now West Mercia Police has said it arrested two 28-year-old males on suspicion of arson in relation to the car fire in Broseley.
A spokesperson said on Friday afternoon: “Police are investigating reports of an arson on Ironbridge Road in Broseley, Shropshire.
“The fire happened shortly before midnight last night (July 16). A car was set alight, and the fire spread to a nearby garage.
“Two men, both aged 28, have been arrested on suspicion of arson not endangering life. They are currently in custody.”