Man arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after Ladypool Road shops gutted in blaze

NewsMidlands NewsFire swept through a row of shops birminghammail.co.uk18:59, 17 Jul 2026A man was been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire ripped through a row of shops in Birmingham.‌Fire crews tackled a fierce blaze which engulfed Chickaros on Ladypool Road and two neighbouring premises at around 2.45am on Tuesday (July 14).‌The fire was said to have started in the front outdoor seating area of one shop before it spread to the other properties.‌Read More: Fire sweeps through shops on Ladypool Road as residents flee flats aboveA group of 14 residents living in the flats self- evacuated prior to the arrival of fire service.West Midlands Police said a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life and is in custody.‌Ensure our