More information released after suspected arson attack on Wainfleet pub

Did you see any suspicious activity around the Barkham Arms in Wainfleet on Saturday? Police would like to hear from you.

Just before 9.50pm on Saturday, police were called to the Barkham Arms pub following a report of a door at the premises being set alight.

Investigating officers are working with the Fire Service as part of the enquiry, which is being treated as an arson with intent to endanger life. Nobody was seriously injured in the incident.

Police are particularly interested in locating and speaking with the drivers of two cars that turned left onto Wainfleet Bank from Culvert Road at 9.26pm and 9.31pm respectively.

They would also like to speak to anyone who may have captured dashcam footage from any of these areas between these times.

A person was also seen on a bicycle at the pub at the time of the incident (9.50pm). I

Anyone who may have information that could assist the enquiry, should call 101, quoting incident 470 of 07/11/2020 or email [email protected] putting the incident number in the subject box.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

In an emergency always call 999