Police are investigating the blaze at the pub in Himley, West Midlands, late on Saturday.
A fire has gutted the 18th century Crooked House pub just days after it was sold to a private buyer.Photos from the scene show the well-known pub engulfed in fire.The pub is understood to have recently been sold to a private buyer It comes just days after Marston’s was reported to have sold the pub to a private buyer.A Facebook post from The Crooked House said on July 27: “The Crooked House has been sold. Unlikely to open its doors again.
“Officers were called to a report of a fire at what used to be the Crooked House pub on Himley Road at 10.45pm. “Crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were already in attendance and had extinguished the blaze. No-one was believed to be inside the building and no-one has been reported injured.
“We are now working with fire investigators to establish the cause of the fire. Fire investigators are inspecting the scene and officers are making local inquiries to secure any information that might help the investigation. “Anyone who may have any information that could help with the investigation are asked to get in touch. You can contact us through live chat on our website – www.staffordshire.police.uk – or call 101, quoting incident number 761 of August 5. Alternatively, to guarantee anonymity, contact Crimestoppers at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
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