Man interviewed by police investigating North Yorkshire restaurant fire

The blaze at The Star Inn in Harome is being treated as arson.

Author: Harry LongPublished 6th Dec 2021
Last updated 6th Dec 2021

Police investigating a fire, which destroyed a part of a North Yorkshire inn, have interviewed a man in connection.

The fire, at The Star Inn in Harome, started just before 10.15pm on Wednesday 24 November 2021.

The man, who police say was in the area on the night of the fire, voluntarily attended a police station and was interviewed under caution.

Police believe the fire was started deliberately.

Officers are continuing to investigate it, and anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101.

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