A second man has been arrested following reports of an arson attack which allegedly saw a van 'rammed' into a County Durham tanning shop and set alight.
Officers received reports that a van had been 'rammed' into The Tanning Shop, on Passfield Way, Peterlee and set alight at around 11.30pm on Monday, February 24.
The force previously confirmed they had arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the incident in the early hours of Tuesday, February 26.
Durham Police have now confirmed a 29-year-old man on suspicion of arson and conspiracy to commit arson.
"A 39-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident in the early hours of Tuesday morning and taken into police custody for questioning.
"Later that day, officers also arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of arson and conspiracy to commit arson.
"Both men have been released on bail while further inquiries are carried out."
Pictures from the aftermath show extensive damage to the store with ladders placed in front of the venue. Workers can be seen stationed outside the business.
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