Girl, 12, arrested after huge fire rips through iconic Debenhams department store in Canterbury
A 12-year-old-girl has been arrested after a fire tore through an iconic Debenhams store
Some 50 firefighter crews rushed to the retailer in Canterbury city centre, after flames engulfed the site on Monday night
Cops today confirmed a 12-year-old girl was arrested on Wednesday and has now been bailed pending further enquiries
It comes after two boys, both 15, were also arrested but have since been released.
At the height of the incident in Canterbury city centre, eight fire engines, two height vehicles and around 50 firefighters were on hand to bring the blaze under control.
Roads were closed and 30 residents were evacuated from nine flats while the fire in Guildhall Street was extinguished.
Cops said the girl was arrested on Wednesday evening and has now been bailed pending further enquiries.
The first arrest made on Tuesday was a 15-year-old boy.
Kent Police said today that he has also been released on bail while enquiries continue.
A 15-year-old from Ashford who was arrested on Wednesday was later released without charge.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch and have thanked those who have already come forward.
Anyone who can assist enquiries is urged to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 03-0160.
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