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Fourth boy arrested by police over Dunelm blaze

Katy Prickett
BBC News, Northamptonshire
Lisa Walker Thick grey plumes of smoke can be seen billowing from the top of a Dunelm shop in a Northampton retail park.Lisa Walker
The emergency services were called to the Dunelm store just after 15:00 BST on Saturday

A fourth boy has been arrested after a major fire broke out inside a shop at a retail park.

Emergency services were called to the Dunelm store at Nene Valley Retail Park off Towcester Road in Northampton, just after 15:00 BST on Saturday.

Police initially arrested three boys on suspicion of arson, aged 15, 14 and 13. The 13-year-old was released without further action while the others were released on bail.

Detectives have now arrested another 14-year-old boy, who remains in custody.

Anthony King A drone image of a fire affecting the Dunelm store at St James Retail Park in Northampton. Thick black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky above shops and homes.Anthony King
Firefighters tackled the blaze through Saturday night

Det Insp Nick Peters said: "This investigation continues at a fast pace, however I would continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

"We have spoken to a lot of witnesses already but we are still keen to hear from anyone else who has not yet ed us."

Footage from social media showed the fire had spread into the next door Pets at Home store, which had to be evacuated of staff and animals.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service remained at the scene through Saturday night before the blaze was brought under control by 10:20 on Sunday.

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