Wednesday 14th May 2025

Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police investigating a fire at a commercial building in Ashford Road

Police investigating a fire at a commercial building in Ashford Road are asking for witnesses.

We are investigating a fire at a commercial building in Ashford Road at the weekend.

Police received the report at about 10am on 11 May.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were able to respond quickly and put out the fire, minimising the damage to the building and the surrounding premises.

The report from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was that the fire was started deliberately.

Police would like to speak to anyone that has information surrounding this incident.

Anyone with information can report it to Sussex Police, either via the online reporting page or 101, quoting serial 397 of 11/05/25.