Medina House: Arson investigation and calls for compulsory purchase

An arson investigation was launched after fire caused significant damage to Medina House, an historic former Turkish baths in King's Esplanade, Hove.

Five fire engines were called to the fire - the second in less than two years - at 5.40pm on Saturday (December 20). The swift response to the late-afternoon emergency meant the fire was extinguished before the building was destroyed.

Campaigners have since launched a petition calling on Brighton and Hove City Council to issue a compulsory purchase order to safeguard the