Man held over arson attack at Derriford Hospital

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

Fire crews from the Plymouth area were sent to the hospital at about 18:00 BST on Monday, said Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

The fire in a toilet was out on arrival and a Plymouth man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, said police.

The suspect remains in police custody, said officers.

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