Police issue update on arson arrest after fire at former Wigan nightclub

Police have confirmed a man arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at a former Wigan nightclub has been released on bail. The blaze broke out at the Jumpin’ Jak’s building on King Street at about 3:10am on Monday, August 24, prompting police to cordon off a stretch of the town centre as firefighters tackled the flames. Greater Manchester Police said the suspect, aged 31, was arrested following the incident and has since been released while enquiries continue. Officers noted the fire happened in the same premises where a major blaze occurred in November last year. Investigators are also dealing with multiple nearby incidents: a second arson arrest followed an earlier fire at the John Bull Chophouse, and crews remain at the scene checking for hotspots after five hours of operations.