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Sixth boy arrested in connection with bar fire

Jonny Manning
BBC News, North East and Cumbria
Thomson Photography Firefighters at the scene of the fire in Hartlepool. A fire engine is parked on the right handside of the picture. Another is parked further down the road outside the derelict building. Smoke can be seen coming out of the building and fires can seen flickering out of the roof of the buildings.Thomson Photography
Six boys aged between 11 and 16 have been arrested in connection with the fire

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a town centre bar fire.

The blaze took place at Eskimo Joe's on Victoria Road in Hartlepool on 14 April.

The teenager, who was taken into custody on Wednesday morning to be questioned, is the sixth person to be arrested.

Three boys aged 11, 14 and 15 were held on suspicion of arson shortly after the fire, and two 13-year-olds were arrested the following day for the same reason.

They have been released on bail while the investigation continues, Cleveland Police said.

No-one was injured in the fire, which broke out shortly before 17:30 BST, but the building was severely damaged and further damage was caused to the premises next door.

The force is asking anyone with information about the fire to come forward.

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