12 and 14-Year-Olds Arrested in Nottingham Fire Investigation

Two boys arrested on arson charges after major fire in Nottingham city centre. Evacuations and emergency response details.

Editorial Desk

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Nottingham, United Kingdom — Two teenagers, aged 12 and 14, have been taken into custody on suspicion of starting a large fire that broke out in the heart of Nottingham city center.

The incident occurred at a residential building located above the Escobar cocktail bar on Market Street. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene following the report of a significant fire just after 10 p.m. on Monday, October 5.

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Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service worked alongside Nottinghamshire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service to manage the situation. The blaze led to the evacuation of nearby homes, with twelve fire engines responding to the call for assistance.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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