A man has been arrested over a series of fires in Wolverhampton

Police say thy were alerted to a pub and several cars being alight

Author: Charlotte LinnecarPublished 28th Sep 2025

A man's being questioned over alleged arson attacks in Wolverhampton.

Police were alerted to a pub on Church Street in Bilston being alight early yesterday morning.

Damage was sustained on the front of the building.

Shortly after 7 cars were in flames on nearby Shale street.

The force say they had officers quickly on the scene, and detained a 41-year-old man in the area on suspicion of arson.

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