TWO teenagers have been arrested and released under investigation following the devastating fire at Winsford Drill Hall last weekend.

Asbestos-filled smoke billowed over Winsford and homes were evacuated last Sunday as eight fire engines dealt with the blaze, in Dingle Lane.

Police confirmed earlier this week that the incident was being treated as arson and have urged any witnesses to come forward.

Now, Cheshire Police has announced that two 16-year-old have been arrested as part of the arson probe, and have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Det Sgt John Lyons, from Northwich CID, said: “The fire at the building that was previously Top Ten Bingo is being treated as arson and an investigation is underway to establish how the fire was started and who is responsible.

“At this stage we believe the fire may have started at around 1.30pm [on February 7] and we are appealing for anyone who may have seen people acting suspiciously nearby to come forward and report it.

“I would also encourage anyone who has information, CCTV or dashcam footage and not yet made contact with us to please get in touch.”

Police have been conducting a number of enquiries including speaking to witnesses and obtaining CCTV footage.

Anyone with further information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number quoting IML 912662, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.