Man bailed in connection with The John Bull Chop House fire
A man arrested on suspicion of setting fire to an historic Wigan town centre pub has been released on bail.
In the early hours of yesterday morning (August 4) the popular John Bull Chop House pub was engulfed in flames, leaving the grade II-listed building with serious damage.
That same afternoon, police confirmed that a man had been detained in connection with the incident.
The man who is 44 years old was arrested on suspicion of arson, burglary and possession of class A drugs.
He was then taken into custody but has now been bailed pending further inquiries.
Wiganers have since expressed their sadness and upset at the damage endured by the building and have even set up a GoFundMe link to raise funds for the refurbishment and staff.