Man, 44, and woman, 34, from Leicestershire held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson as part of the investigation into the fire at the Crooked House pub, which caused nationwide outcry.

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

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