Man Arrested Following Fire in Portsmouth

Officers investigating a fire at Manor Infant School in Portsmouth have arrested a man on suspicion of arson.

Police received reports of a fire at a wooden lodge on the school grounds at 7:45pm on Monday 1 April.

An 18 year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of arson.

If you were in the area and saw anything suspicious, or if you have information that could help the investigation, please call 101 quoting reference number 44240137352.

You can also report online via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or visit their website, below.

Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)

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