Fire at Harome restaurant
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Investigations are continuing into the fire at The Star Inn restaurant in Harome which happened on 24 November 2021.
It is believed the fire was started deliberately.
A man voluntarily attended an interview in connection with the incident and was released under investigation.
Enquiries are ongoing.
UPDATE 15.05pm 6 December 2021
Police investigating the serious fire at The Star Inn restaurant in Harome have interviewed a man in connection with the incident.
The man voluntarily attended a local police station and was interviewed under caution, he was in the area on the night of the fire.
The fire started just before 10.15pm on Wednesday 24 November 2021. Following the fire, investigation officers examined the scene of the incident and believe the fire was deliberately started.
The investigation is continuing, police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact them. Please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12210248468, or email [email protected]
You can also pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or go to their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org
APPEAL 1:22pm 25 November 2021
Police investigating a serious fire at a restaurant in Harome are appealing for witnesses and information about the incident.
Emergency services were called to the fire at the Star Inn, Harome, just before 10.15pm on Wednesday 24 November 2021.
Following an examination of the scene by police crime scene investigators and fire investigation officers, it is now believed that the fire was started deliberately.
A number of groups of people were in the area around the time of the fire, and police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them. Please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12210248468, or email [email protected]
You can also pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or go to their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Officers would like to thank members of the local community for their support, assistance and understanding while the emergency services dealt with the fire.