Peterborough man arrested over arson attack on city flat

The blaze happened in Carlton Way, Arbury, Cambridge at about 3.30pm on May 10.

One person was taken to hospital as a precaution and a number of others were treated by the ambulance service at the scene for smoke inhalation.

Officers are treating this as an isolated incident and a joint investigation is underway between the police and the fire service.

Detective Inspector David Savill said: “The fire has disturbed the lives of those living in the area and we are working to establish the full circumstances around what took place.

“I am keen to hear from anyone who may have heard or seen anything in the area at the time, particularly anybody acting suspiciously or leaving the flats in a hurry.”

A 34-year-old man from Peterborough has been arrested in connection with the blaze. He has been bailed until June 12.