Overview

• Detectives made the arrest in the inquiry into a 24 September fire on Dingley Road in Islington.
• The man, 64, was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a bladed article and remains in custody.
• Staff at the premises extinguished the blaze before officers arrived, and no injuries were reported.
• Commander Hayley Sewart is leading the investigation, which continues at pace.
• Officers had assessed the case as involving a single suspect and urged anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD 8549/24SEP.