Man arrested over suspected Penzance railway station arson

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Firefighters extinguished a small fire at Penance railway station

A man has been arrested following a fire at a Cornish railway station.

Devon and Cornwall Police was called to Penzance station at 03:55 GMT after receiving reports of a possible burglary.

Officers called for firefighters to attend the scene after a small fire was found inside the building.

Police said a 29-year-old man from Torquay has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and arson and remains in custody.

Cornwall Fire Service said crews from Penzance were able to extinguish the flames.

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