Arson investigation after fire at Gristhorpe's The Bull Inn

A fire which severely damaged a rural North Yorkshire pub is being treated as arson, police have said.

The blaze at The Bull Inn on Main Street in Gristhorpe took place between 11:00 GMT on Friday and 11:00 GMT on Monday, officers said.

North Yorkshire Police said it would work with the fire service to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

A force spokesperson appealed for anyone with information about the blaze to get in touch.

Meanwhile, members of the public should expect to see increased high-visibility patrols in the village, they added.

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