Staffordshire police have arrested two more people as the investigation in the fire at the Crooked House pub, Himley, continues.
The Crooked House prior to its closure, the subsequent fire, and its demolition
A 34-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, both from Leicestershire, were arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent or being reckless as to whether life was endangered.
They have both been released on conditional police bail while the investigation continues.
The 66-year-old man, the 51-year-old man and the 33-year-old man who were all previously arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, remain on conditional police bail at this time.
“We are still asking those people who might have information which can help us to get in touch if they haven’t already,” said a police spokesperson.
Call 101, message using Live Chat on the police website, or, if you prefer to report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
