A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson 'with an attempt to endanger life' at an Ashby pub last Sunday night.

Emergency services were called to the Bull's Head just after 8pm - and Market Street was closed to traffic by police at the junctions of Brook Street and Lower Church Street.

That was as a result of 'concern for the welfare' of the man, 41.

The area around the pub was taped off. Photo: Ashby Nub News

Leicestershire Fire Service attended to the front and rear of the pub building - with four crews at the scene.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Ashby Nub News: "Shortly after 8pm yesterday (Sunday 8 September) police were called to a pub in Market Street, Ashby, by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

"The call related to concern for the welfare of a man inside the pub.

Fire and police vehicles were seen at the rear of the building. Photo: Ashby Nub News

"Officers attended and a 41-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempting arson with intent to endanger life. 

"He remains in custody and enquiries are continuing."

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service also provided details of the incident.

A spokesperson told Ashby Nub News:  "We received a call at 20:10 last night (Sunday) and sent out appliances from Ashby, Coalville, and Western Station.

"Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service sent out an appliance from Melbourne Station. We can confirm this was a false alarm and the incident has been left with the Police."

 Our main photo was provided by Ashby Town Councillor Carl Benfield and shows fire crews outside the Bull's Head.

Market Street was closed to traffic on Sunday evening. Photo: Ashby Nub News