Man arrested on suspicion of arson in Kempston and Bromham

By
Hannah Brown
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Arrest Police

Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of arson in connection with three separate incidents in Kempston and Bromham, which took place in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).

Update: Man charged with arson after fires in Kempston and Bromham

Three fires were reported:

  • At a barn in Wood End Lane, Kempston
  • A property in Green End Road, Kempston
  • A car storage yard in Great Ouse Way, Bromham

A 42-year-old man of no fixed address has been arrested and is being questioned by police.

Bedfordshire Police say they do not believe these incidents to be connected to the fire at Bedford Hospital’s North Wing last week (Thursday).

Anyone who has any information about today’s incidents in Kempston and Bromham is urged to call the police on 101 quoting Op Corkscrew.

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