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Watch: Fire crews and police attend suspected arson blaze at disused Dudley pub

West Midlands Police are treating the incident as suspected arson

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Footage shows fire crews attend a suspected arson attack at a disused pub in Dudley.

West Midlands Fire Service was alerted to the blaze at The Crown in Netherton at around 00:50am this morning (Friday, May 30).

Windows have been smashed at the derelict building and wood and white goods can be seen dumped at the back of the property which is near a school.

Simms Lane has been closed while fire fighters deal with the blaze. Locals have been warned to keep doors and windows closed.

West Midlands Police are investigating the incident which is being treated as suspected arson.