Two teenagers arrested in connection with Coventry building fire

Officers investigating a fire at a disused college building in Coventry have made two arrests.

Two teenage boys, aged 14 and 15 were arrested on suspicion of arson today following the fire at the former college site in Henley Road.

The two remain in custody while our enquiries continue and we will have officers in the area throughout the rest of the day keeping the site secure.

Our investigation into the cause of the fire continues and we are working with partners including the Fire Service and local authority to keep the site secure and protect the public.

We will also be stepping up patrols in the area following recent reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.

Anyone with more information about the events leading up to the fire can contact us via 101 or Live Chat quoting crime number 20/224813/25.