Newport shed fire was 'arson' say police

An early morning shed fire in a Shropshire town is being treated as arson, police have said.

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The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze in Vineyard Road, Newport just after 4am on Friday (March 7).

A spokesperson said a shed had been "completely destroyed by fire".

West Mercia Police said officers are treating the fire as arson.

A spokesperson said: ""We received a call around 4.40am asking for officers to attend a shed fire outside a property on Vineyard Road, Newport.

 "The fire is being treated as arson and enquiries are ongoing."

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