Six teenagers arrested following fire at Hartlepool’s Eskimo Joe’s
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A sixth teenager has been arrested following a large fire that broke out at a town centre bar earlier this month.
Cleveland Police arrested a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday, April 23, in connection with a fire that broke out at Eskimo Joe’s, in Victoria Road, Hartlepool, on Monday, April 14.
He was taken to police custody where he is being questioned.
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Three boys aged 11, 14 and 15 were arrested on suspicion of arson on Monday, April 14, and two 13-year-old boys were arrested on Tuesday, April 15.
All five were released on bail while enquiries continue.
Cleveland Police said in a statement: “Investigating officers are appealing for anyone with information, or with footage of the incident to get in touch by calling 101.”