Teen arrested over fire at former Fishponds pub
A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of arson
Police investigating a fire at a disused pub in Bristol have arrested a teenager.
Officers were called to the former Farriers Arms site, in Fishponds Road, at about 7.45pm on Friday 20 June by Avon Fire and Rescue Service.
Fire investigation work determined the cause of the blaze was believed to be deliberate.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of arson on Thursday 3 July. He has since been released under investigation.
Acting Inspector Luke Keenan, of the Bristol East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we continue to ask for anyone with information to come forward.
“There have been several other fires in the surrounding areas in recent times and we are keeping an open mind as to whether any of these incidents are linked.
“We attended a productive community meeting at the end of June and it proved to be a really useful opportunity for us to explain the work we are carrying out, particularly in terms of high-visibility patrols.
“But it was also really important we listened to the concerns raised around antisocial behaviour and we are committed to working with the community to reduce these incidents.
“We hope the news of last week’s arrest reassures people in east Bristol that our investigation into the pub fire is progressing.”