Police investigating arson attack after fire at shop in Perry Barr

Police are making enquiries

West Midlands Police are investigating an incident of arson following a fire at a shop in Birmingham.

The incident happened at a shop on Aston Lane in Perry Barr.

It took place shortly before 4:40pm yesterday (Tuesday July 14).

The force said in a statement: “We are investigating an incident of arson following a fire at a shop on Aston Lane, Perry Barr.

“The incident was reported to us shortly before 4.40pm yesterday (Tues). We are making enquiries and anyone with any information should ring us on 101 quoting crime reference number 20/324443/26.”

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