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Girl, 12, arrested after huge fire rips through iconic Debenhams department store in Canterbury

Cops are appealing for witnesses

A 12-year-old-girl has been arrested after a fire tore through an iconic Debenhams store

Some 50 firefighter crews rushed to the retailer in Canterbury city centre, after flames engulfed the site on Monday night

Cops continue to investigate a blaze in Canterbury city
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Cops continue to investigate a blaze in Canterbury cityCredit: UKNIP
Around 50 firefighters were on hand to bring the fire under control
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Around 50 firefighters were on hand to bring the fire under controlCredit: UKNIP
Roads were closed and some residents of nearby properties were evacuated
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Roads were closed and some residents of nearby properties were evacuatedCredit: UKNIP
The first arrest made on Tuesday was a 15-year-old boy
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The first arrest made on Tuesday was a 15-year-old boyCredit: UKNIP

Cops today confirmed a 12-year-old girl was arrested on Wednesday and has now been bailed pending further enquiries

It comes after two boys, both 15, were also arrested but have since been released.

At the height of the incident in Canterbury city centre, eight fire engines, two height vehicles and around 50 firefighters were on hand to bring the blaze under control.

Roads were closed and 30 residents were evacuated from nine flats while the fire in Guildhall Street was extinguished.

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Cops said the girl was arrested on Wednesday evening and has now been bailed pending further enquiries.

The first arrest made on Tuesday was a 15-year-old boy.

Kent Police said today that he has also been released on bail while enquiries continue.

A 15-year-old from Ashford who was arrested on Wednesday was later released without charge.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch and have thanked those who have already come forward.

Anyone who can assist enquiries is urged to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 03-0160.

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Anyone who can assist enquiries is urged to contact Kent Police
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Anyone who can assist enquiries is urged to contact Kent PoliceCredit: BPM
Cops said the girl was arrested on Wednesday evening
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Cops said the girl was arrested on Wednesday eveningCredit: UKNIP