Two fire engines were sent to the scene.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue attended a fire at a derelict building in Barrow Upon Soar today and now believe that it was set alight on purpose.
The property on Sileby Road has 6 square meters of damage to the rear end of the ground and 1st floor.
Emergency services sent one appliance from Loughborough and another from Western to put out the flames.
It was confirmed a 12:49 that the fire had been extinguished.
Leicestershire Police officer sacked after trying to live out a ‘fantasy’ of contacting multiple sex workers
A Leicestershire Police officer has been sacked after he was found to be contacting sex workers in order to live out a “fantasy”.
Loughborough drug dealer sentenced
A drug dealer arrested as part of a proactive operation has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Why you should vote for each candidate in the upcoming Shepshed by-election
The candidates for an upcoming by-election in Shepshed have been released, and each one has explained why they believe they should get your vote.
Car fire at Loughborough multi-storey car park
Police are investigating after a car fire at a multi-storey car park in Loughborough damaged several vehicles.
A petition with more than 40,000-signatures has been delivered to Downing Street
Leicestershire MPs and Conservative council leaders have delivered a petition signed by more than 40,000 local residents opposing plans for local government reorganisation and the proposed expansion of Leicester City.
Changes to Fosse Park approved
Changes to Fosse Park have been approved to create additional new units – despite some controversy.
Extra police patrols coming to market towns
Hinckley and Loughborough are set to benefit from extra police patrols before Christmas, with a focus on tackling shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
Should the school summer holidays in Leicestershire change?
Parents are being asked whether we should have a shorter summer holiday to allow for a two-week half term in October.
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