POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of arson following a fire at a flat in Stourport.

The blaze, which damaged the hallway of a third floor flat in Mitton Close, happened at 11.20pm last night.

Nobody was injured in the blaze which was quickly tackled and people were allowed back into their homes at about 1am.

The man was arrested at around 12pm today in the Stourport area. He is currently being questioned at Kidderminster Police Station.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident should call officers at Kidderminster CID on 0300 333 3000, quoting the reference 0830-S-181109, or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.