Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a former North East nightclub.

Cleveland Police received reports of a fire on Wesley Square, Hartlepool at around 6pm on Tuesday (November 7).

Officers attended, alongside Cleveland Fire Brigade, and closed Wesley Square and Victoria Road whilst emergency services dealt with the incident.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Three males, two aged 15 and one aged 16, were arrested on suspicion of arson and they have been bailed with conditions.

"The area has been cordoned off and road closures remain in place at this time.

"Officers would like to thank the community for their patience whilst they have been dealing with the incident.

"Anyone with information should contact us on 101, quoting reference number 221645."

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A CFB spokesperson confirmed they deployed five appliances to the scene yesterday and that an aerial ladder was in attendance.

The grade II listed building was the target of a suspected arson attack in December 2017 which left it gutted inside with the roof destroyed.

Work to repair it began in March this year to turn the former chapel into a hotel as part of a £4.1m scheme by Hartlepool Borough Council and property developer Jomast.