ARSONISTS are being blamed for an early morning blaze at a pub over the weekend.

Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to the Oasis pub in Roseberry Road, Redcar, Teesside, at about 4.20am on Sunday.

Fire chiefs have reported the blaze was deliberate and officers from Cleveland Police's Arson Investigation Unit have launched an inquiry.

Langbaurgh CID have also joined investigations into the suspicious blaze and anyone with information is asked to call DC Danny Oldroyd at South Bank CID on (01642) 326326.