Specialists say historic Bilston pub hit by suspected arson attack can be saved
Heritage experts have confirmed that an historic Bilston pub devastated in a suspected arson attack can be saved.
The Greyhound and Punchbowl on High Street, Bilston, was badly damaged in the fire which tore through the Grade II listed building at around 3.40am on Saturday.
Council officials and specialists from Historic England paid a visit to the site on Thursday to assess if the pub was structurally sound.
Following the visit, experts concluded that the building could be saved, despite damage sustained in the fire.
A spokesman for Historic England, said: "Our specialist staff were able to visit the Grade II listed Greyhound and Punchbowl yesterday to help assess the impact of the fire.
