Arson attack on former Willenhall factory

Firefighters tackled a blaze started deliberately at a derelict factory in Willenhall.

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The fire was located on the first floor of the former Mal Pressing Ltd in Stringes Lane.

Around 50 per cent of the area was damaged in the blaze, which started on Wednesday night at around 7pm.

Four firefighters tackled the flames and were at the scene for around an hour and a half.

An investigation carried out by the fire service revealed it was arson and the police were also called to the scene.

The building has stood empty for many years. It was targeted previously by arsonists in 2010