Suspected arson shuts Cobden Avenue Tesco

tesco cobden signUpdate: Store re-opened by 4pm.
A suspected arson attack closed Tesco's Cobden Avenue Express store on Monday (Oct 27). {!jomcomment}

 

tesco cobden sign

A blaze was reported and fire crews were called to Tesco's at around 5am on Monday morning (Oct 27).

 

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Twelve firefighters attended and used a hosereel, jet and two breathing apparatus. It's thought the fire started in a lean-to area behind the store (below), which was later taped off by police.

Investigators were still present at lunchtime on Monday.

Cars were being allowed into the car park to use the cash machine, but the store's doors were closed to shoppers.

The shop itself is not thought to have suffered significant damage.

 

tesco rear fire scene

 

 

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