Two more arrests over Malinslee supermarket fire
Police have today been given more time to continue questioning two men who have been arrested in connection with a massive blaze which wrecked a Telford supermarket.
Police have today been given more time to continue questioning two men who have been arrested in connection with a massive blaze which wrecked a Telford supermarket.
An 18-year-old and a 36-year-old were arrested in Telford yesterday on suspicion of arson and other offences, including violent disorder and affray.
Five other men also remained in custody today after they were arrested in connection with the fire at the Spar supermarket in Brunel Road in Malinslee, Telford, in the early hours of Monday.
Yesterday officers were granted an extension to question four of the men, who were arrested on Monday, after making an application to Telford Magistrates' Court.
The other man who is in custody was also still being questioned today after he was arrested last night.
The supermarket is understood to be run by a family from Wolverhampton. Neighbours have told of their shock and said it was a loss to the community.
Chris Ammonds, spokesman for Telford Police, said: "The scene remains sealed off."