The Crooked House pub fire and demolition controversy... in 52 seconds

On Saturday night a fire gutted the Crooked House pub, near Dudley. Days later the building was demolished.

South Staffordshire Council has said the demolition of the pub following the fire was unacceptable and possibly unlawful.

Police are now treating the fire as arson.

The BBC's Liz Copper explains the controversy, in 52 seconds.

Video by Alex Smith

9 August 2023

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