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Arrest made over fire above takeaway shop

Holly PhillipsEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
News imageSouth Kesteven District Council Two fire engines parked in a market place outside a row of shops and takeaways. South Kesteven District Council
The blaze in Grantham began before dawn

A man has been arrested after a "serious" fire broke out in a property above a takeaway shop in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Emergency services, including fire crews from both Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, were called to the Market Place just after 05:30 BST.

It was closed during the blaze but has since reopened.

The 38-year-old was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to danger life.

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