Four boys aged between 12 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of arson after Delaware House, which was once a care home, library, and blood clinic, caught fire on June 6. The site was sold to by Southend Council to Lovett Care Ltd on June 5 - the day before the blaze. Vision - The new care home will have capacity for 77 and create 100 jobs. (Image: Lovett Care)The care firm has started a project to build a new 77-bed care home which will create 100 jobs. Essex Police said they would review new evidence on the suspected arson if it came to light.