Suspicious fire at Shannon takeaway shop

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A blaze that caused massive damage to a Shannon takeaway shop overnight has been deemed suspicious.

Firefighters were called to the Plimmer Tce premises about 12.45am today.

The takeaway shop, which was closed at the time, was well ablaze by the time emergency services arrived at the scene.

Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control but the building had already suffered massive damage.

Police and Fire Safety investigators examined the scene today and are now treating the fire as suspicious.

Anyone with information, or who saw suspicious behaviour around Plimmer Tce between 10.30pm yesterday and 12.30am today, was urged to contact Detective Sergeant Peter Vine of Levin police on (06) 210 2233.

Information could also be provided anonymously to the Crimestoppers organisation on 0800 555 111.