Arson arrest following fires at Worthing tower block
Police are linking a string of incidents earlier this month
Last updated 27th Jan 2025
Police investigating suspicious fires at a block of flats in Worthing have arrested a man on suspicion of arson.
The block, in Clifton Road, had to be evacuated following a blaze at around 8.50pm on January 9th, with no reported injuries.
A small fire was also reported at the address at 4am on January 17th.
A 41-year-old man, detained last Wednesday (January 22nd) has been bailed with strict conditions, pending further enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Harry Mansbridge from Worthing CID said:
"We understand the concerns of residents and have been working hard to identify the person or persons responsible.
"We are aware of other reports at this address which are being treated as linked.
"We are continuing to investigate the matters, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
"This includes anyone with relevant CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage of anything suspicious at the address or in the area at the time."
Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 1213 of 09/01 or serial 114 of 17/01.