A vacant property was set alight this week – and police are appealing for witnesses.
Cumbria police have launched an arson investigation after a fire at the commercial premises on Duke Street on Wednesday, November 27.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service were called at around 6.25pm to the unoccupied commercial unit undergoing renovations.
Following enquiries a man was arrested and has been interviewed, said Cumbria police.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the cause of the fire or anyone that has further information.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 171 of 27 November 2024 or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
