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Bognor Man Arrested For Suspected Arson

A man has been arrested in connection with a house fire at a block of flats in Bognor Regis.

It happened at around 4.36am last Thursday (February 2) at College Court in Northcliffe Road.

The fire service called police to support them with the incident.

The occupants from all affected flats were safely evacuated to nearby Butlins with the assistance of the local authority. No injuries were reported.

Following enquiries, officers arrested a 22-year-old man from Bognor Regis on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. He has been bailed with conditions until 4 March.

An investigation to establish the exact circumstances of what happened remains ongoing, and anyone with any information – or any relevant footage – is urged to report it online or via 101, quoting serial 157 of 02/02.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online. 

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