Arrest over suspected arson at pub

The pub is not pictured but is situated on a pedestrianised high street in Bilston. Cobbles fill the main route on the street with brown paving on the left and right sides. Shops are closed on each side, most with shutters down. There are metal benches for people to sit on. No people are on the high street.Google Maps

A pub was damaged in the fire which police were called to at about 04:00 BST, the force said

Caroline Gall
West Midlands

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a pub and several cars caught fire.

Emergency crews were sent to a pub in Church Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton, just before 04:00 BST after reports of a fire which damaged the front of the building, West Midlands Police said.

Shortly afterwards, seven vehicles caught fire in nearby Shale Street.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in the area and detained, the force said and added he would be questioned in due course.

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