Man, 60, being questioned by police following fire at block of flats in Worthing

A man is being questioned on suspicion of arson following a fire at a block of flats in Worthing.

The 60-year-old was detained following the blaze at Chichester House, part of The Waterfront development, at around 2am on Monday morning.

Around 40 firefighters tackled the blaze in Eirene Road as the building was evacuated.

Crews from Worthing, Littlehampton, Lancing, and East Sussex were in attendance, as well as two aerial ladder platforms.

Nobody was hurt but local residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.

People who are not able to return home are being offered alternative accommodation.

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