Overview
- The fire broke out at The Railway Inn on Station Road shortly before 8pm on Friday, January 16.
- Firefighters from Canley, Binley and Solihull tackled flames and heavy smoke that were captured on video.
- West Midlands Fire Service had indicated a possible cannabis operation and discovered the electricity supply had been illegally bypassed.
- Police cordoned the site and the pub remained closed on Saturday morning, with no injuries reported.
- Officers are liaising with fire investigators to determine the cause and have appealed for information from the public.