Eastbourne pub fires were ‘deliberate’ arson attacks, say police

Emergency services were called to a blaze at the Alexandra Arms in Seaside at around 1am this morning (July 11).

Sussex Police says this was the third fire at the pub in the space of two weeks – with two other fires being reported in the early hours of Thursday (July 2)and the evening of Wednesday, July 8.

Firefighters battle blaze at Eastbourne pub - in pictures

No one has been injured during the fires, police said, which are now being treated as a linked series.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said, “Detectives are keen to hear from any members of the public who may have seen any suspicious behaviour in the area at the time, including any persons seen to take particular interest in the Alexandra Arms.

“One suspect is described as a white man, of slim build, wearing a grey and white hooded top, and grey and white tracksuit bottoms. Two other suspects are described as wearing dark clothing.”

Anyone who witnessed any of the fires, or who may have any other relevant information, is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 130 of 07/11.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Serious fire at Eastbourne pub

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