Arson attack at Sedgley pub (From Dudley News)

Arson attack at Sedgley pub

10:06am Friday 18th December 2009

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FIRE FIGHTERS have been battling a blaze at a Sedgley pub this morning.

The fire at The Clifton on the Bull Ring, is the second arson attack at the premises in eight weeks.

An alarm alerted the emergency services to the fire at 5.10am, where fire crews found ten per cent of the bar area in flames.

80 per cent of the rest of the building was smoke logged.

The surrounding area was sealed off as crews from Bilston, Dudley, Tipton and Wolverhampton battled the blaze.

The pub has only just re-opened following the previous fire which took place on Friday October 23, at 4.55am.

During the first investigation, officers found a side window had been smashed and around six bottles, believed to contain an accelerant, were found at the scene.

Early stages of investigations are currently ongoing to find the exact cause of the latest fire, and it is not known whether the two arson attacks are linked.

Acting Detective Inspector Chris Fox, from Brierley Hill CID, said: “The nature of both of these attacks is causing us to link the incidents, at this early stage of investigations.

“Both fires were deliberately started, with a window being smashed and then the offender has started the blaze.

“The fires have caused significant damage to the pub, and a great deal of disruption to the business. It will also greatly affect local revellers out over the festive season.

“Our enquiries into both incidents continue and we urge anyone who saw anything, or anyone acting suspiciously, around 5am this morning to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call Brierley Hill CID on 0845 113 5000 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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