Police have launched an arson investigation into a fire which ripped through Slough Bus Station on Saturday (October 29).

Flames emitting from a bus fire spread to the roof of the building in Brunel Way at 1.50am and the canopy was already well-alright when firefighters arrived three minutes later.

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses and those with mobile phone footage to contact the force.

Detective Inspector Annabelle Palmer said: “We are working in partnership with Slough Borough Council to investigate a fire that happened at Slough Bus Station on Saturday.

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“If you witnessed what happened or have any information about what happened please get in touch.”

No injuries or fatalities have been reported, but severe damage to the bus station has saddened those involved in creating the iconic “love-hate” structure.

“Everybody who was involved in the building of it is upset by what’s happened. Whether people liked it or loathed it, it was a landmark building,” said a spokesperson for Slough Borough Council, who are the landlords of the station.

“It was well-known and it looks like the tail of the building is certainly severely damaged.”

She continued: “It’s quite sad, looking at the pictures now. The future of it is not yet known.”

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­­Councillor for transport Mohammed Nazir commended the emergency services on their response to the blaze, after videos on social media showed bright orange flames reaching into the sky.

Group Manager at Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service RBFRS, Tim Readings, explained how his team had to double the number of engines to extinguish the blaze.

“When they got there it was a very well-developed fire – the bus was already well-alight and the flames were already into the roof of the bus station itself, it was a big fire.”

He continued: “It was quite a challenging fire to fight, it’s fair to say, given the height of the canopy.”

Anyone with information for police call 101 or fill in a form on their website, quoting reference 43220486319.

Alternatively, to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.