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Arsonists light five fires and steal cash from No. 1 Pizza

Arsonists stole cash and left five fires burning at a high street takeaway this morning.

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Crooks took cash from the till at No. 1 Pizza in West Bromwich, while five different blazes were still burning when firefighters arrived just after 6.30am.

Police have confirmed the incident is being treated as arson, while fire crews remained at the shop opposite Astle Retail Park for several hours to assess the damage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting crime number 20SW/2150A/17.

Reporter Lucy Thompson was at the scene:

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