Woman arrested after suspected arson at Accrington property
Emergency response launched after reports of fire and refusal to leave home in Avenue Parade
A woman has been arrested after a suspected arson attack at a property in Accrington.
Lancashire Police were called at 7:04am today (Sunday 17 May) to an address in Avenue Parade, Accrington, following reports of arson at a residential property.
Officers were told that a woman inside the property had allegedly set fire to a set of curtains and was refusing to leave the premises.
In response, police established a cordon around the address while the situation was contained.
At 10:13am, officers entered the property and detained the woman inside.
A 31-year-old woman has since been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
She remains in police custody as enquiries continue.