TWO men have been bailed after the famed Crooked House pub was destroyed in a blaze.

       A 66-year-old man, from Dudley, and a 33-year-old man, from Milton Keynes, were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

       1

       The Crooked House pub was reduced to a shell after an inferno earlier this month

       Now cops have revealed both men have been released under conditional police bail as they continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the fire.

       The fire has been surrounded by mystery and theories since the building was reduced to charred remains - then turned to rubble less than two days later.

       Suspicion grew as the Crooked House pub in Himley, Staffs, was burnt down just days after it was sold.

       A police spokesperson said: "We understand the strength of feeling in the community following the fire and later demolition of the building, given the significance and popularity of this cultural landmark.

       read more on the case

       'ARSON' ARREST Two arrested for 'arson' after Britain's wonkiest pub is destroyed in blaze

       'MAKE A STAND' Protesters block burnt-out remains of Crooked House as contractors move in

       "Detectives are continuing to trawl through CCTV, forensics and witness accounts and are keen to hear from anyone with any information – no matter how insignificant it may seem.

       "There continues to be widespread speculation circulating locally and online in relation to this incident, which we understand. We would like to reiterate that speculation is unhelpful at this time and we are working hard to provide timely updates."

       Anyone with any information which could help with the investigation is urged to get in touch. Call us on 101, or message us using Live Chat on our website.

       If you prefer to report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

       Most read in The Sun

       oh baby! Laura Anderson gives birth to baby girl with Gary Lucy and reveals adorable name

       time to heel Real reason for Faye Winter and Maura Higgins' shock NTAs bust-up revealed

       WEDDY OR NOT Where MAFS UK couples are now… savage public dumping to shock 'abuse' claims

       OFF THE BOX Gogglebox couple QUIT as longest-running star stands down after 10 years on air