Arson investigation after fire at pub in Deepdale

Posted on - 14th January, 2017 - 10:54am | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Crime, Deepdale, Preston News, Ribbleton

The former Old England pub now stands abandoned Pic: Google

An arson investigation has been launched following a fire at an abandoned pub on the Deepdale and Ribbleton border.

Four fire engines were called to the former Old England Pub pub on the junction of Ribbleton Lane near the West View Leisure Centre.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said they had initial reports of people being in the building but no one was there when they arrived.

Firefighters put out the fire at 3.20am on Saturday (14 January) and said it appeared to have been started deliberately.

The Old England pub in happier times Pic: Preston Digital Archive

The fire affected the ground and first floor of the building.

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