Belle Isle fire: Man arrested on suspicion of arson after flat on Aberfield Gate filled with smoke

At 7.51pm yesterday (Sunday 26 February) police were called to a flat in Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle, after concerns were raised for the welfare of the person living there. Officers attended and forced entry and found the address was smoke-logged.

The occupants of neighbouring flats were evacuated while the fire service attended.

The cause of the fire was assessed as being suspicious and a man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of arson. He remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing.