October 17, 2021 9.42 am This story is over 28 months old

Man arrested after gas explosion in Gainsborough

Suspected arson with intent to endanger life

Lincolnshire Police arrested a man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a gas explosion in Gainsborough of Friday.

Further investigations indicate that the explosion was caused by a gas cannister.

The incident happened at around 4.45pm on October 15 on Waterworks Street in Gainsborough.

Nobody has been injured, and no neighbouring properties have been affected.