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

NewsGreater Manchester NewsWiganThe blaze broke out in the early hours of Monday morning08:20, 25 Aug 2026A man who was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out at a former nightclub in Wigan has been released on bail, police have confirmed.‌The fire broke out at the former Jumpin' Jak's nightclub building at around 3.10am on Monday morning (August 24). Police cordoned off a stretch of the street in the town centre as firefighters worked to tackle the blaze.‌A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson following the incident. He has since been released on bail as enquiries continue, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said in an update today (Tuesday).‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThe fire broke out in the