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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire in Rothsay Court, Ramsgate

A 55-year-old man is being questioned by police after an alleged arson at a Ramsgate flat.

Police were called at 5.45pm tonight to an address in Rothsay Court, in Argyll Drive.

A man had reportedly locked himself inside a flat there.

Fire engine arriving on a call-out
Fire engine arriving on a call-out

But as officers were negotiating with the man, a fire was said to have started within the property.

Firefighters put out the fire and no-one was hurt.

A man from Reculver has been arrested on suspicion of arson.

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