Grade II listed farmhouse badly damaged by fire in Warwick

A fire in a Grade II listed former farmhouse caused significant damage to the building and was investigated by police.

The fire broke out at around 4pm GMT on Monday in the vacant building just off Fusiliers Way in Warwick.

The district council said it was ‘deeply saddened’ by the news. Firefighters would continue to monitor the building and there would be 24-hour security, he said.

Municipality officials would make the remaining structure safe and prevent further damage, it added. Anyone with information is asked to contact Warwickshire Police.