'Man and child' break into Arnold pub and flood cellar
A pub owner in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, is facing thousands of pounds in repair costs after a man and a child broke into his property to steal copper pipes. The incident caused significant flooding in the cellar, though the owner remains committed to his planned November reopening.
Why it matters
This highlights the disproportionate financial impact of petty crime on small business owners and the challenges of property renovation.
Figure caption, CCTV footage appears to show a man and child scaling the wall of the pub
A man and a child broke into a pub and "flooded" the cellar while stealing copper pipes, a landlord has said.
Jamie Thomas, the new owner of the Ernehale Pub in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, said what the pair took was worth about £20 in scrap, but the repairs would cost him thousands.
The 30-year-old, who is renovating the former Wetherspoons pub, said the break-in at about 19:30 BST on Sunday was stressful, but he would "get on" with the work needed to reopen in November as planned.
Nottinghamshire Police said a burglary investigation was under way and no arrests had been made.
CCTV footage appears to show a man and a child scaling the wall of the pub on Sunday evening.
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