Three arrested after charity shop damaged by fire

Three teenagers have been arrested after a suspected arson attack at a Leicestershire charity shop.

Police and fire crews were called to the Cancer Research shop in Market Street, Loughborough, shortly after 01:00 BST on Tuesday.

It was reported a roof and bin had been set alight, Leicestershire Police said.

Two boys, aged 17, and a 16-year-old girl were arrested, with one boy released on bail and the others released with no further action.

Police said their inquiries were continuing.

Richard Waggerman, Cancer Research UK divisional business manager, said: "We are very saddened to have had to close our Loughborough shop due to extensive smoke damage.

"We're working flat out to get the store up and running again but it will remain closed for the remainder of this week and all of next week to carry out a full deep clean and complete all the repairs."

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