Police hunt 'idiots' who broke into popular Sheffield pub after temporary closure
Pub closed unexpectedly in September, but is expected to re-open
The Earl Marshal, on East Bank Road, near Arbourthorne, closed in September, with a note on its social media pages stating it would be closed for the “foreseeable future”.
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But it has since been confirmed that the brewery plans to re-open it.
However, police were called the the venue on Saturday (October 31), after a break-in, with the same social media page announcing that the venue was not abandoned, and describing those who had broken in as ‘idiots’.
Police confirmed they are investigating the break-in.
They said in a statement: “On Saturday (October 31) we received a report of a burglary on East Bank Road, in Sheffield.
“It is reported that at around 5pm, a group of unknown people gained entry to a commercial premises and stole drinks and food.”
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact police online or on 101, quoting incident number 328 of October 31 2026.
Local councillors set up a petition to save the pub last month, and were given assurances by owners Stonegate that they planned to re-open it.
Coun Ben Miskell said at the time: “Our local pubs are so much more than places to have a drink.
“They’re at the heart of our communities, bringing people together, tackling loneliness and providing welcoming spaces where people from all walks of life can meet, celebrate and feel a sense of community.
“Over the years, we’ve lost far too many of them.”