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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after Siskin Drive fire

09/08 Updated: 09/08 11:36

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Picture courtesy of West Midlands Fire Service.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a major fire in Coventry.

The 48-year-old was arrested shortly before 10am this morning (Thursday) in connection with last night's blaze at a firm in Siskin Drive, near Coventry Airport.

Police are treating it as suspicious but say the cause remains unclear.

The road will remain closed today while emergency services remain at the scene and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Anyone with information aiding the investigation should call Coventry police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

To read more on the fire: http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/2012/08/09/news-Firefighters-still-at-factory-blaze-scene-47386.html

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