Following the suspected arson at Malmesbury Abbey on Friday police have announced that they have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of arson.
He has been interviewed under caution and released on bail.
Enquiries are ongoing and Wiltshire police are actively progressing several further lines of enquiry.
Inspector James Brain said: “I would like to thank members of the public for their support and response to our ongoing appeal for information.
“Understandably this incident has caused a great deal of concern in the local community and I would like to assure members of the public that we are actively pursuing this investigation with all of the resources at our disposal and are determined to identify all of those who are responsible.”
Members of the public who may have information relating to this incident to contact us on 101 quoting log 54220057246.
Alternatively you can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
