Crooked House fire: Man, 44, and woman, 34, are latest to be arrested over ‘arson attack’ at ‘Britain’s wonkiest pub’ – taking total to five
- The man and woman from Leicestershire were arrested by Staffordshire Police
- They were questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson on August 5
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Police have arrested two more people in relation to the investigation into the destruction of Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’.
Staffordshire Police confirmed they have detained a 34-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man from Leicestershire ‘on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent or being reckless as to whether life was endangered’.
The latest arrests took place on Wednesday and the pair have been released on conditional bail while detectives continue their investigation into the incident.
The Crooked House pub in Himley, pictured, was destroyed by fire on August 5
It was later demolished two days later. Police have so far made five arrests in connection to the suspected arson attack on the historic building
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The Crooked House pub in Staffordshire has devastated by a fire on August 5 and the demolition of the site took place two days later.
Earlier, Staffordshire Police arrested three men, aged 66, 51 and 33 on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. They were all released on bail pending further investigation.
In its latest appeal, Staffordshire Police said: ‘We are still asking those people who might have information which can help us to get in touch if they haven’t already.
‘Call us on 101, or message us using Live Chat on our website.
‘If you prefer to report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’
The pub in Himley, Staffordshire was renowned as the ‘wonkiest bar in England’
