Police investigate commercial garage fire in Leicester

The blaze broke out in Great Central Street, Leicester, on Tuesday night

Police are investigating the cause of a large fire at a Leicester garage.

The blaze broke out at 23:30 GMT on Tuesday in Great Central Street and spread to nearby properties causing some damage, said police.

Nobody was injured but a small number of people were evacuated from an adjacent flat, said officers.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 pumps were needed to control the blaze, which involved cars and tyres.

Inquiries to establish the cause of the fire are continuing and no arrests have been made, said Leicestershire Police.

Anyone with information about the fire has been asked to contact the police

Det Insp Mark Parish, from the force, said: "The location of the building where the fire occurred is very close to Vaughan Way - a main route through the city.

"I'd like to speak to anyone who was in Great Central Street or the surrounding area last night and who saw anyone acting in a manner that seemed unusual or suspicious. This includes anyone driving through the area with a dashcam in their vehicle."

The road remains closed while investigations take place.