In the ongoing investigation into the fire at the Crooked House pub, authorities have arrested another individual, further intensifying efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Yesterday, on 3 October, a 23-year-old man from Leicestershire was apprehended on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent or being reckless as to whether life was endangered. While in custody, he has been released on conditional bail, pending the continuation of the investigation.
This recent arrest adds to the four men and one woman previously detained in connection with the fire. All individuals arrested thus far remain on conditional bail as investigators delve deeper into the case.
Law enforcement encourages anyone with information that may aid the investigation to come forward. Those who have not yet shared relevant details are urged to contact the authorities through the non-emergency line at 101 or utilize the Live Chat feature on the official website.
For those who prefer to report anonymously, Crimestoppers offers a dedicated hotline at 0800 555 111.
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