The fire service has confirmed that they believe the fire to be arson. The incident was scaled back at around 3am on Saturday the following morning when a crew from Christchurch made the area secure.

Mayor Kazumi Matsui warned against a growing acceptance of military build-ups and of using nuclear weapons for national security.

POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman last seen in Bournemouth. 45-year-old Aimee was reported missing having last been seen at 9:15pm on July 5 in Jewell Road.