Two teenagers have been arrested following a suspected arson at Stevenage's Westgate Shopping Centre.

A toilet roll holder had been set on fire during the incident in the toilets on the first floor at around 3.20pm on Tuesday, June 27.

Smoke damage was left on a toilet door and ceiling at the time.

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Two boys, aged 13 and 15 - who are both from Stevenage - were arrested on suspicion of arson (not endangering life).

They have since been released on bail whilst officers continue their enquiries.

PC Lukas Haase said: "Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing for any witnesses to please come forward.

                                                                                            

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“Were you in the men’s toilets at this time and saw what happened, or do you have any further information that may assist our investigation?”

PC Haase can be contacted via email at: lukas.haase@herts.police.uk

Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/51700/23.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.