House of Reeves burns. picture by Becky Mantelow
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following the fire at House of Reeves furniture store in Croydon.
Detectives from Operation Withern arrested the 21-year-old this evening, Tuesday 9 August, and he is being held at a south London police station.
He was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
There have been no other arrests in connection with this incident at this stage.
The Metropolitan Police Service has now arrested a total of 768 people in connection with violence, disorder and looting.
Since 9pm on Tuesday 9 August, 81 arrests have been made across London for various offences.
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