A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a huge fire in Crewe.

Emergency services continue to work at the scene of the old Communisis printworks, Frances Street, where the blaze started at 4:15pm on Friday 9 August.

Hundreds of residents remain unable to return to their homes and are being supported by Cheshire East Council.

Emergency services continue to work at the scene of the old Communisis printworks, Frances Street (John Saville).

A number of road closures remain in place while the work continues at the scene.

Crewe Lifestyle Centre is being used as a rest centre for those residents.

There are no reports of any injuries.

Police investigating the fire have arrested a 12-year-old boy on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. Enquiries are continuing.

Superintendent, Claire Jesson said: "I would like to thank residents for their patience while emergency services continue to work tirelessly at the scene.

"We understand people will want to get back into their properties as soon as they can, and we are all working hard to ensure that it is safe for you to do so.

The scene of the blaze as firefighters dampen down the disused building (David Hughes).

"Agencies will continue to work with displaced residents to keep them updated as to when they can return.

"While our colleagues from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tackle the fire, we continue to urge residents in the nearby area to stay indoors with their windows and doors closed at this time."

Update: The boy was later eliminated from the enquiries, with three other men charged.