Two arrested on suspicion of arson after Sunderland fire

A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a large fire in Sunderland on Friday evening.

Fifty firefighters were involved in tackling the fire on Friday night at the community link furniture store building, the old bingo hall, on Southwick Green.

Police say the fire service are working with the local authority to make the building safe.

Roads around the building remain cordoned off at this time as a safety precaution.