Woman arrested on suspicion of arson following house fire

No-one was hurt during the fire in Attleborough on Tuesday

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 4th Mar 2026

A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a house fire in Attleborough.

Norfolk Police say the fire happened on Norfolk Drive at 3.15pm on Tuesday (3 March).

Police and firefighters attended the scene, and no injuries were reported.

The suspect was initially taken to hospital as a precaution.

She has since been transferred to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

A police cordon is in place as officers continue their enquiries.

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