4 h. ago Police arrest man on suspicion of arson following fire on Electric Avenue

The blaze on the busy shopping street saw 10 fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters called out on Monday.

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4 h. ago Brixton fire: Man arrested on suspicion of arson after blaze on Electric Avenue

Emergency services remain at the scene after dozens of firefighters called to tackle blaze near market

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5 h. ago Firefighters battle building blaze in Brixton on famous Electric Avenue that has shut down tube station as man, 40, is arrested

Ten fire engines attended the scene in south London at 9.40am after large plumes of smoke were seen billowing over a shopping street.

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7 h. ago Brixton Tube station shut as firefighters tackle blaze on Electric Avenue

Dozens of firefighters are tackling the blaze on Electric Avenue

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29 h. ago Man arrested after Windrush exhibition vandalised in Brixton

Man arrested after Windrush exhibition vandalised in Brixton  London Evening Standard

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29 h. ago Man arrested after Windrush exhibition vandalised in south London

Met Police officers were called to Windrush Square on Thursday following reports of damage to the display

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1 week ago Train goes up in flames with 160 people inside as man throws liquid and sets it alight

Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of arson but prosecutors have charged him with attempted murder due to the 'significant' threat posed to the safety of the 160 passengers on board

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last month Police foil terror plot on King's Guards: 'Lone wolf' stopped from carrying out attack on Britain's streets

The 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and arson in Slough last week at the Salt Hill Activity Centre, near Windsor Castle .

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