A MAN has been arrested following a fire in Dursley yesterday morning.

The emergency services were called to the fire at a block of flats in Leaside Close at approximately 9.10am.

Nobody was injured in the incident and all residents were safely evacuated.

Police believe the fire may have been started intentionally.

Anyone with any information about the fire is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 0845 090 1234 quoting incident number 99 of May 19.

You can also give information anonymously by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org * A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion arson and has been given bail to return to police on June 24 pending further enquiries.