Man arrested after pub destroyed in fire
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Image caption, Emergency services were called to the site of the former Mariners Rest pub after a report of a man climbing on to the roof and starting a fire
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A man is being held on suspicion of climbing on to the roof of a derelict pub and setting it alight.
Officers were called to the site of the former Mariners Rest pub on Albion Street, Grimsby, on Thursday at around 19:30 BST, Humberside Police said.
The man came down from the roof in the early hours of Friday morning.
A spokesperson for the force said a 28-year-old man was in custody after being arrested on suspicion of public nuisance, arson with intent and possession of a class B drug.
Insp Pete Musgrave said: "I appreciate the impact that an incident of this nature can have on the local community.
"I would like to thank everyone in the area for their patience whilst the incident was dealt with and brought to a safe conclusion.
"My local team will be carrying out patrols in the area throughout the weekend."
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