Arrest in connection with fires at Worthing flats

Police investigating suspicious fires at a block of flats in Worthing have made an arrest.

It follows a blaze in a building on Clifton Road at 8.50pm on the 9th of January.

A fire was also reported at the address at 4am on the 17th of January.

No one was injured in both incidents.

A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson and been bailed, pending further enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Harry Mansbridge from Worthing CID said: “We understand the concerns of residents and have been working hard to identify the person or persons responsible.

“We are aware of other reports at this address which are being treated as linked.

“We are continuing to investigate the matters, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

“This includes anyone with relevant CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage of anything suspicious at the address or in the area at the time.”

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 1213 of 09/01 or serial 114 of 17/01.

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