Two more people have been arrested by police investigating a fire at a pub known as “Britain’s wonkiest”.

Officers are investigating a suspected arson attack that led to the demolition of The Crooked House pub in Himley, near Dudley, on 5 August.

A 34-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, both from Leicestershire, were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent or being reckless as to whether life was endangered.

Staffordshire Police said the pair have been released on conditional bail while their investigation continues.

A 66-year-old man, a 51-year-old man and a 33-year-old man, who were all previously arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, are still on conditional police bail.

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