Second man arrested after fire at tanning salon

The fire at the salon in Worthing broke out on 21 October

A second man has been arrested following a fire which destroyed a tanning salon in a West Sussex town.

The blaze at TanTastic, in Broadwater Street West, Worthing, on 21 October was started deliberately, according to Sussex Police.

An 18-year-old man from Portsmouth, who was arrested on Wednesday, remains in police custody on suspicion of conspiring to commit arson with intent.

A 61-year-old unnamed man from Hampshire was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and released on conditional bail.

Dozens of people were evacuated from properties above the salon during the blaze.

Sussex Police said it was working with the local authority to support those who have been affected by the fire.

Inquiries are ongoing and anyone who witnessed anything or who has footage is asked to contact the force.

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