A man has been arrested after a fire at a service station in Leicester
- LM News
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at the Shell service station on Uppingham Road this afternoon.
A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said:
“Officers are in attendance at a petrol station in Uppingham Road, Leicester, following reports of a van on fire.
The force was called at 1.19pm this afternoon (Saturday).
When we arrived, along with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service, we found a man in his 60s who had burn injuries.
He has been taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
A van, parked on the forecourt, was also alight.
A 62-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
No other people were injured.
An investigation is underway into the circumstances of the fire.
Part of Uppingham Road was closed, but has since reopened.
The petrol station remains closed for investigation work.”
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