Teenagers questioned over shopping arcade blaze
The boys, a 19-year-old and two 15-year-olds from Lancaster, were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and are currently in custody.
Police launched an investigation after a fire at the St Nicholas Shopping Arcade on Lancastergate which started at around 8.40pm on Wednesday.
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Hide AdIt occurred in the vicinity of the Poundland and Superdrug stores and is thought to have caused around £10,000 to £15,000 worth of damage to the building.
Officers appealed for information and the three were detained on Friday.