A 43-year-old man has been arrested following a fire in Torquay.

Fire crews and police were called to the blaze in a property in Bronshill Road, around 7.30pm on October 22.

All occupants were evacuated and nearby residents were safely evacuated.

Detectives are treating the fire, which caused £2,000 damage to the property, as suspicious.

A 43-year-old man from Torquay has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. He remains in custody at Torquay police station.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact them. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting log number CR/116603/14.