DI Richard Dancey

 DI Richard Dancey 

This incident has caused a great deal of speculation locally and we understand the significance of the building within the local community.

“We would like to remind the public that our investigation is ongoing and we are reviewing all of the available evidence alongside fire investigators to determine the cause of the incident.”

Dancey said people were being asked to avoid the area due to damage to the structure of the building. The force confirmed that no one had been inside the building at the time and no one was injured as a result of the fire.

The pub was famous for its wonky appearance, caused by the building sinking due to mining subsidence, which created optical illusions such as coins appearing to roll uphill.