Man detained on suspicion of arson after fire at heritage site

Dorset Police have arrested a man in his 30s from Milborne Port on suspicion of arson related to a suspicious fire at the unoccupied Newell House in Sherborne on April 26. Approximately 35 firefighters responded to the incident, confirming the fire’s cause as suspicious through liaison with the fire service. The police are conducting an ongoing investigation and have urged the public to avoid speculation. The arrested individual has been released on police bail. Authorities encourage anyone with information to report it, quoting reference number 55260059628.

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