Man arrested after on Marketplace in Grantham
The 38 year-old is being detained on suspicion of arson
Last updated 2nd Apr 2026
Police have been called to the scene of a property fire above a takeaway on the Marketplace, in Grantham.
It happened at 5.32am today (2 April).
At approximately 9am, a section of the road was re-opened so that traffic could start to move through, but emergency services are still on the scene, so there may be delays.
Police say they hope to re-open the rest of the road later today.
Officers have arrested a 38 year-old man, on suspicion of arson with intent to danger life.
He remains in police custody.