Man arrested on suspicion of arson after Eastbourne fire at former nightclub

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of arson following a fire at a former nightclub in Eastbourne on Monday (31 March).

Emergency services were called to reports of a large fire on the top floor of a building in Terminus Road, Eastbourne at around 11.10pm. 

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service arrived to a fire at the former NME Nightclub and brought the fire under control, while police officers conducted enquiries around the circumstances.

A 24-year-old man from Eastbourne was arrested a short while later on suspicion of committing arson, and remains in custody at this time.

To report any information concerning this incident, contact police online or by calling 101 quoting reference 1454 of 31/01.

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