Three arrested on suspicion of arson after Carlisle house fire

The fire began on Lindisfarne street on Thursday night

Three people have been arrested following a house fire in Carlisle.

It started on Lindisfarne street on Thursday night just after 10pm, with firefighters and police called to the scene. Water was sprayed through the windows of the house and a large plume of smoke could be seen by local residents.

Police say they've arrested a man and a woman, both in their twenties, along with a man in his forties, all on suspicion of arson. They've since been released on bail.

In a statement Cumbria Police described the investigation as "ongoing" and said that officers were "still appealing for information".

Police are urging those in the area at a time with footage of the incident to get in touch with them.

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