Buckhurst Hill fire: Man arrested on suspicion of arson

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Three Colts PubImage source, Essex Fire and Rescue Service
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The ground floor of the Three Colts pub has suffered fire, smoke and heat damage

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a pub in Essex.

Firefighters were called to the Three Colts pub in Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, at 16:49 GMT after the owner discovered a fire on the ground floor.

It is not believed anyone was hurt in the blaze but the ground floor has suffered fire, smoke and heat damage.

A man was arrested in Loughton at about 18:00 and was being questioned in police custody.

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