Man arrested after fire at Tilbury's Worlds End pub
Police were called to the Grade II-listed building on Wednesday afternoon.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at The Worlds End pub in Tilbury. The building is a Grade II-listed property. Essex Police were called to the scene shortly after 4.40pm on Wednesday, September 23.
A spokesman for Essex Police stated that officers attended reports of a fire at the derelict pub. The man arrested remains in custody for questioning, and the investigation is continuing. Firefighters established a water supply and tackled the blaze from both ground level and from above.
The fire was brought under control by 6.30pm on Wednesday. Crews remained at the scene into the evening to check for any remaining hot spots and to ensure the area was safe. A large plume of smoke was visible from a considerable distance, reaching as far as Gravesend.
Since Saturday, September 19, multiple fires have been reported in the vicinity of the pub. These incidents have involved fires in pallets, general waste, rubbish, and grass. Enquiries into the latest incident are ongoing.
Questions this report answers
01What happened at The Worlds End pub in Tilbury?
A fire broke out at The Worlds End pub in Tilbury on Wednesday, September 23. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 6.30pm. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of arson.
02When was the fire reported?
Police were called to The Worlds End pub shortly after 4.40pm on Wednesday, September 23. Firefighters had the blaze under control by 6.30pm the same evening.
03Has there been other fires near the pub?
Yes, multiple fires have been reported near The Worlds End pub since Saturday, September 19. These incidents have involved fires in pallets, general waste, rubbish, and grass.
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