A man has been arrested for arson after a series of suspicious fires at a block of flats in Worthing.
The flats in Clifton Road were evacuated after the fire service was called to the flats at 8.50pm on January 9. There were no reported injuries.
A small fire was also reported at the address at 4am on January 17.
Officers are investigating and can confirm that a 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson on January 22.
He has been bailed with strict conditions, pending further enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Harry Mansbridge from Worthing CID said: “We understand the concerns of residents and have been working hard to identify the person or persons responsible.
“We are aware of other reports at this address which are being treated as linked.
“We are continuing to investigate the matters, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
“This includes anyone with relevant CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage of anything suspicious at the address or in the area at the time.”
Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 1213 of 09/01 or serial 114 of 17/01.
