CCTV released after fire at Tesco in Church Road, Hove

Emergency services were called to Tesco superstore in Church Road, Hove, yesterday, July 24, at around 4.40am. 

A fire was found in the front of the store and crews worked to extinguish the blaze, with the fire service leaving the scene at around 6.11am. 

Sussex Police said the fire is being treated as deliberate. An investigation has been launched. 

The fire at Tesco in Church Road, Hove (Image: Supplied) The force has now released CCTV images of a man officers want to speak to. 

He is described as having dark hair and wearing a white shirt or light jumper with black writing, blue jeans and white trainers.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Anyone who recognises the man, or witnesses or anyone with information such as CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage in the area is asked to come forward.

Police want to speak to this man (Image: Sussex Police) “Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by calling 101 and quote serial 197 of 24/07.”

A spokeswoman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 4.41am crews were called to reports of a fire in a commercial property on Church Road, Hove.

“Three fire appliances were on scene from Hove and Preston Circus.

“Two firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire, leaving the scene at 6.11am.

“Police were also in attendance.”