Tilbury arson arrest made after large fire at Worlds End pub

Police were called to the scene of The Worlds End pub in Tilbury shortly after 4.40pm on Wednesday 23 September.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "An arrest was made after officers attended reports of a fire at a derelict pub in Tilbury.

"We were called shortly after 4.40pm on Wednesday 23 September.

"Our officers attended and arrested a man, aged in his 20s, on suspicion of arson.

"He remains in custody for questioning and our investigation continues."

Firefighters established a water supply and tackled the blaze from both the ground and above, bringing it under control by 6.30pm.

Crews remained at the scene into the evening to check for hot spots and ensure the area is safe.

Multiple fires had already been reported near the pub since Saturday, involving pallets and general waste, rubbish and grass, and containers.