14/08/2014

Three Arrested Over Northampton Arson

Police in Northampton have arrested three people in connection with an arson attack on a derelict hospital.

More than 80 firefighters were needed to tackle a blaze at the former Crispin Psychiatric Hopital on Berrywood Road on 6 August.

Two men aged 23 and one aged 20 have been arrested on suspicion of arson.

A 20-year-old woman is also understood that have voluntarily been interviewed.

Police say that investigation into the arson is ongoing.

(MH/IT)

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