Appeal for information following fire at derelict pub

We are appealing for information following a deliberate fire at a derelict pub in Stone.

We were called to the Darlaston Inn, Stone, just after 9.30am this morning (Wednesday 4 October) along with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service following reports of a fire at the pub.

The fire was extinguished by fire crews and was deemed to have been caused deliberately.

Officers and crews remain at the scene.

Anyone with any information, CCTV or dashcam footage that could help us with our inquiries is asked to contact us on 101, quoting incident 158 of 4 October, or use Live Chat on our website.

If you prefer to report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.