FIREWORK FACTORY BLAST: Two arrested over firefighters' deaths

Police investigating the deaths of two firefighters have arrested two men on suspicion of manslaughter.

Geoff Wicker and Brian Wembridge died in an explosion at Festival Fireworks, Marlie Farm, near Ringmer, on December 3 2006.

Two men, aged 50 and 23 and from the Lewes area, were arrested after going to Eastbourne Custody Centre voluntarily yesterday (Tuesday).

They have been released on police bail until 23 April.

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