Thurnscoe Hotel Barnsley: Police issue warning over 'extremely dangerous' building after arson attack

Police in South Yorkshire have warned people to stay away after an arson attack on an abandoned hotel in South Yorkshire.
By Robert Cumber
Published 24th May 2022, 16:24 BST
Updated 24th May 2022, 16:25 BST
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Officers described the derlict former Thurnscoe Hotel building on Houghton Road in Barnsley, where a fire was started deliberately yesterday evening, as ‘extremely dangerous and unstable inside’.

Police and firefighters were called on Monday, May 23, to the premises.

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Firefighters tackle a blaze at the former Thurnscoe Hotel building on Houghton Road in Barnsley, which is believed to have been started deliberately
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PCSO Mark Moxon, of South Yorkshire Police’s Bolton Upon Dearne, Thurnscoe and Goldthorpe neighbourhood policing team, said: “Officers from the Dearne have this evening attended a large fire at The Thurnscoe Hotel on Houghton Road. The fire was started intentionally after entry was gained via the rear of the building.

“This building has been derelict for numerous years and is extremely dangerous and unstable inside. Please refrain from entering premises like this and causing more damage. There has been numerous officers and fire fighters at the location for a few hours trying to make it safe.”

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