Emergency services were called to the suspected arson attack in Martyrs Avenue, Langley Green, at 4am.

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The surgery suffered extensive damage in the blaze.

DI Nick May of Crawley CID said:"Fortunately no one has been injured in this very serious incident.

"Any incident involving fire near residential properties is extremely concerning, and Sussex Police are working closely with West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to fully explore the circumstances.

"Fire investigators, scenes of crime officers will be at the scene during today. We will also be arranging for a Home Office scientist to attend, as we do for any serious incident where we suspect arson."

Anyone with information should contact DC Lynne Scott at Crawley CID or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

* Police arrested a local man in Langley Green at about 4.40am in connection to this incident. He is currently in police custody and will be interviewed by detectives later today.

The Family Dental Centre on Martyrs Avenue in Langley Green, Crawley is closed due to damage caused by a fire.

A spokeswoman from West Sussex PCT said: "Patients with dental pain can call the Emergency Dental Service (EDS) for treatment on:

EDS Crawley – 01293 518541
EDS Haywards Heath – 01444 440695

"Patients can phone the West Sussex Dental Helpline on 01273 403516 if they have any queries or need an urgent appointment.

"West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT) is in the process of setting up more long-term alternatives to help the Family Dental Centre whilst the incident is investigated and the building repaired.

"These arrangements will be widely publicised once confirmed."



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