Arrest over blaze at The George pub in Wickham Market

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The George, Wickham Market
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The pub is on the High Street near the junction with Chapel Lane

A landlord has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a blaze that caused extensive damage to a Suffolk pub, the BBC understands.

The fire broke out at The George, in High Street, Wickham Market, at about 02:30 BST on Thursday.

John Parnell, 59, who runs the pub, has been released on bail until 19 June.

No one was injured in the blaze, which saw the roof and first floor destroyed. Seven five appliances fought the fire at its height.

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