News by email Donate

Suggestions

Top Stories

Most Read

Popular Videos

UK News

Teenager arrested over huge fire at historic Derbyshire church

by Press Association

A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire caused "significant" damage to an ancient church in a village in Derbyshire.

A huge blaze ripped through All Saints' Church in the village of Mackworth on Thursday afternoon.

Six fire engines, two aerial ladder platforms and a water carrier were needed to bring the blaze under control, and fire crews remained in place throughout the night.

All Saints was first founded in the 14th century and has been a Grade I-listed building - meaning it is a site of exceptional interest - since 1967 according to Historic England.

Derbyshire Police said on Friday the 16-year-old suspect was from the Derby area.

The force said: "At this time there is no evidence to link this incident to any of the other incidents in the city, however, we are of course keeping an open mind."

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) said on Thursday that by the time they reached the church, the fire was so well developed that the building had sustained significant structural damage.

DFRS area manager Clive Stanbrook said: "Our thoughts this evening go out to the community and congregation of All Saints Church who will no doubt be devastated by this tragic fire."

Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact Derbyshire Police via their Facebook Page, Twitter Account, website or by calling 101 quoting reference 20*639983.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
 

A Monthly Gift Of $11 Makes A World Of Difference

In a world of fake news there’s never been a greater need for quality Christian journalism. Premier’s mission is to provide the Church with the most up to date and relevant news, told from a Christian perspective. But we can’t do it without you.

Unlike many websites we haven't put up a paywall — we want to keep our journalism free at the point of need and as open as we can. Premier’s news output takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. No one in the USA is sharing news like we are across radio, magazines and online so please help us to continue that today.

For a monthly gift of $11 or more we’d also be able to send you a free copy of the brand new Premier Bible, a wonderful Anglicised version of the NLT packed with exclusive bonus content, reading plan and resources to help you get the most out of scripture.

Your monthly support will make a world of difference. Thank you.

Support Us
Continue the conversation on our Facebook page

Related Articles

Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed with news from a Christian perspective.

News by email

Connect

Donate

Donate