A man who was arrested following a house fire in Biddulph has been released after the fire was found to be accidental.

Biddulph Nub News reported yesterday how Police were called at 6.18am on Wednesday 5th January) to Queen's Drive.

Officers attended along with firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

A 21-year-old man from the Stoke-on-Trent area was arrested a short time later on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

However, he has now been released, with a spokesperson for Staffordshire Police saying: "A 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a house fire on Queen's Drive, Biddulph on 5 January, has been released without any further action to be taken."

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The cause of a house fire in Biddulph has been deemed accidental following an investigation.

"Crews were called to Queen's Drive at around 6.15am on Wednesday (5 January).

"Firefighters from Biddulph, Hanley and Sandyford attended as did Staffordshire Police and paramedics.

"Upon arrival, crews found a fire on the first floor.

"Four breathing apparatus and one hose reel was used to extinguish the fire.

"All occupants were accounted for and a woman received precautionary medical checks at the scene.

"Following a fire investigation, the cause of the fire was deemed accidental as a result of faulty electrics."