Arsonist sets fire to former shop at midlands tourist destination

ARSONIST STRUCK AT THE FOUNTAIN STORES ON COURT ROAD, MALVERN BIRMINGHAMMAIL.CO.UK 14:45, 30 May 2025 Police are appealing for information after a shop was set alight at a tourist

destination. Arsonists struck at the Fountain Stores, on Court Road, in Malvern, in the early hours of Friday (May 30). A blaze broke out at the disused building and no one was injured. READ

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force said: "We are appealing for information following an arson in Malvern this morning (30 May). Article continues below GET THE LATEST BIRMINGHAMLIVE NEWS DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX

"Emergency services responded to a report of a fire around 4am at The Fountain Stores on Court Road. "PC David Olczak said: “Thankfully no one was injured because of the fire this

morning, but it could have been a very different outcome if the building had been occupied. “I am appealing for people to contact me if they have any information that would help with our

enquiries, and I ask people in the area to check doorbell and dashcam footage which may have captured those responsible”. GET BREAKING NEWS ON BIRMINGHAMLIVE WHATSAPP , CLICK THE LINK TO

JOIN The statement added: "Please contact PC Olczak by emailing [email protected] Article continues below "Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with

the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org." Fountain Stores is next to Great Malvern Railway Station. It has stood empty for many years

and is boarded up.