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Today, Thursday January, 5 emergency services were called to London Road to tackle an ‘incident’.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire Constabulary said: “We were called to the scene off London Road at around 11.22am. London Road was closed from the junction with Mosley Road to the Tesco petrol station while we dealt with the incident.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

London Road in Buxton where an ongoing police incident is taking place. Picture Buxton SNT

Officers will remain in the area and we have been supported by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service.

Speaking on social media Buxton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team added: “Be patient while officers deal with the incident.

“Thank you for your patience we are now re-opening the roads in Buxton.”

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Man arrested in Buxton ‘on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life’

"In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together." – Phil Bramley, editor.