Men arrested for Sutton flat fire released

Three men arrested following a flat fire in Sutton in Ashfield have been released from custody, with one released on bail.

Emergency services were called to a fire at a property in Willow Crescent at about 1am yesterday (Saturday, December 29).

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Three men, aged 51, 35 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, in connection with the incident.

The 51-year old man has been released on bail in relation to this matter while officers continue their enquiries in relation to this incident.

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The two other men have been released from police custody, with no further action having been taken against them.#

Several residents had to be temporarily rehoused as a result of the blaze, with Nottinghamshire Police working alongside Ashfield District Council to arrange temporary accommodation for those affected.

No-one was seriously injured during the incident.

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