Arrest made following suspected arson attack on disused former Co-op building
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson
A man has been arrested following a suspect arson attack in Murton. The fire is reported to have taken place in the disused former Co-op building on Wood’s Terrace at around 6.20pm yesterday (April 30).
Drone photographs submitted to the Echo shows several police vehicles and fire engines on the scene.
A Durham Constabulary spokesperson said: “An arson investigation is underway following a fire at an abandoned building in Murton.
“Officers were called at around 6.25pm yesterday (April 30) to the blaze at the disused former Co-Op building, on Wood’s Terrace.
“Crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service also attended and brought the fire, which is being treated as arson, under control.
“A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson and brought into police custody, where he remains today.”
Firefighters from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) were the first on the scene.
A spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.19pm last night (April 30) to a large fire at the former Co-op building on Woods Terrace in Murton.
“A total of four fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were in attendance.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus spent several hours tackling the fire before leaving scene.
“We are working with Durham Constabulary to investigate the cause of the fire, with a number of visits being conducted throughout the day.”