Fire at empty factory believed to be arson

A fire at a derelict factory in Nottinghamshire is believed to have been started deliberately, investigators have said.

Firefighters were called to the building in Hawton Lane, Balderton, near Newark, at about 19:34 GMT on Sunday.

Nottinghamshire Police said "extensive damage" was caused to the building, but nobody was injured in the blaze.

A joint investigation between the force and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has now concluded with arson given as the probable cause.

Sgt Matt Burgess, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Emergency services were called to an empty property in Balderton following reports of a fire overnight.

"Extensive damage was caused to the derelict building in Hawton Lane."

A fire service statement added: "Crews from Collingham, Newark and Worksop fire stations attended the incident.

"The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate and has been passed onto police colleagues to investigate."

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