An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a devastating fire ripped through a Grade II listed silk mill in Leek, Staffordshire. The historic building, dating back to 1860, was set to be converted into apartments.
A massive fire has destroyed the Grade II listed Big Mill in Leek, Staffordshire, a 165-year-old silk industry landmark. Fire crews battled the blaze overnight as the building was left severely damaged.
A massive fire tore through the Grade II-listed Big Mill in Leek overnight, with fire crews battling flames and smoke. The historic building, dating to 1857, was vacant but slated for conversion into flats.
