Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at Sherborne Police Station

A small fire broke out on Sunday (26 April) outside the boiler room at the police station

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 6th May 2026

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire outside Sherborne Police Station.

It was reported that at around 3.30am on Sunday 26 April 2026 a small fire ignited outside the boiler room at the police station.

Police say the fire did not spread to the station building and no one was injured.

A 36-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of arson.

He remains in custody.

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