Man detained under Mental Health Act after ‘lit object’ thrown inside Boots store in Blackburn
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A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following an “incident” at The Mall in Blackburn.
Police were called to reports of arson at The Mall in Church Street at around 11.55am on Tuesday (July 18).
It was reported a man had thrown a “lit object” inside the Boots store, injuring a woman.
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A 52-year-old man from Blackburn was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage – arson endangering life, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
On Wednesday (July 19), police confirmed the man was later detained under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act.