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Man arrested over 'suspected explosion' at block of flats in Ipswich, police say
Police say an aerosol can on a heat source caused the blast, and no injuries were reported after residents evacuated the building.
- On Friday, Suffolk Police responded to a suspected explosion at a block of flats on Princes Street in Ipswich that blew out several windows, forcing residents to evacuate as a precaution.
- Investigators believe an aerosol can placed on a heat source caused the blast. A Suffolk Police spokeswoman stated, "At this early stage of the investigation, it is believed that an aerosol can had exploded after being placed on a heat source."
- Officers arrested an 18-year-old man at 9:05pm on Friday on suspicion of "arson/criminal damage with intent to endanger life," and transported him to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
- Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and the East of England Ambulance Service attended the scene; authorities have since reopened Princes Street and allowed residents to return to the flats.
- Enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident, and Suffolk Police have asked anyone with information to contact them quoting reference number 37/45092/26 or CAD 416 of 31 July.
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