Birmingham firework death: Arrest on suspicion of murder

Anthony Nicholls died in hospital after the blaze in Tile Cross

A suspect arrested over the murder of a man who died after a fatal firework attack has been bailed by police.

Tony Nicholls' home was gutted by fire after an industrial-sized firework was let off by a group of men who burst into the property.

Mr Nicholls, 56, died in hospital after the blaze in Birchtrees Drive, Tile Cross, Birmingham, on 2 November.

A 22-year-old man, the second suspect to be detained, has been released while inquires continue.

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On Wednesday, a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and subsequently bailed.

The house in Tile Cross was gutted in the fire

The 200-shot firework was lit and caused a major fire, police said.

Mr Nicholls' partner, a 50-year-old woman, escaped with fractures to her lower limbs after jumping from a first-floor window at the property.

She has been released from hospital, but suffered life-changing injuries.

Daughter Fiona Nicholls paid tribute to her "fun-loving" father who she said had "worked hard all his life".