Detectives are investigating the fire which resulted in the demolition of the Crooked House pub in Himley
Police have confirmed that a devastating fire at 'the UK's wonkiest pub' is being investigated as arson. Detectives probing the incident at the historic Crooked House pub are treating the blaze as suspicious, officers confirmed on Wednesday evening.
It had to be demolished on Monday after the fire ravaged it just weeks after previous owners Marstons sold the pub to private owners Carly Taylor and husband Adam "for alternative use". A police spokesperson said on Wednesday: "Our investigation into a fire at the Crooked House on Himley Road last Saturday continues as we try to understand the circumstances, which we are now treating as arson.
"We’re trying to provide accurate and timely updates, but as I am sure you can appreciate, there is a lot of work and liaison with a number of partners which needs to be completed and this takes time. There are also certain things that police and fire do not have the powers to deal with, the decision around partial demolition of the building for example, when the scene was handed back to the owner.
Meanwhile, police have also urged the public against speculating as to the cause of the fire. A spokesperson added: "We have spoken to, and continue to engage, with the owners. However, speculation is extremely unhelpful and could hinder our investigation."
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