Two teenagers arrested for derelict building fire in Willington

Emergency services attended the fire at around 5.30pm yesterday (April 12) evening after reports of large flames coming from the older Miners' Welfare Club in Willington.

Firefighters battled to get the flames under control, while the police closed Hunwick Road in the village.

Read more: Firefighters battle large-scale fire at derelict Willington building

Residents were advised to keep their windows closed during the incident, and no one was injured during the fire.

Following an investigation and CCTV obrtained, Durham Police has confirmed this evening that one teenage boy and a teenage girl have been arrested on suspicion of arson. 

The pair are currently in custody.

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson over the fire in Willington. Picture: IAN DAVISON.

A spokesperson for Durham Police said: "Two teenagers have been arrested following a fire at a derelict former leisure centre in Willington.

"A patrolling police officer first raised the alarm after seeing smoke coming from the Spectrum Leisure Centre in Willington at around 5.30pm last night (April 12).

"An investigation was quickly launched and following CCTV enquiries and other information from the public, officers have now arrested a teenage boy and teenager girl on suspicion of arson."

If you have any information in relation to this incident, call 101, quoting incident 308 of April 12 or alternatively call Firestoppers anonymously on 0800 169 5888.

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