Man, 40, arrested on suspicion of attempted arson following fire and full evacuation of asylum hotel near Rugby
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted arson following a fire and full evacuation at a hotel near Rugby, which is currently housing asylum seekers.
Emergency services were called to the Ibis Hotel in Crick at around 6.20pm on Monday January 19.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “The fire was contained to one room and several people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. A scene guard remains in place while investigations continue today.”
A spokeswoman from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service added: “Crews from Daventry, Moulton and Guilsborough arrived to find there had been a fire, which had been isolated to one room.
“A full evacuation took place and firefighters used high pressure fans and thermal imaging cameras to ventilate and inspect the property before allowing people to return back to their rooms just after 8pm.”
Northamptonshire Police confirmed a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted arson with intent to endanger life. He remains in police custody.