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Break-in at Arnold’s Ernehale Pub Leaves Owner Facing Thousands in Repairs
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Core Event
A man and a child scaled the wall of the Ernehale Pub in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, on a Sunday evening and entered the cellar. While inside, they removed copper piping and a few lanterns from the beer garden but abandoned the water tank because it was too heavy. The intrusion caused flooding of the cellar and damage that the new proprietor estimates will require repairs costing several thousand pounds.
Background & Context
The Ernehale Pub, formerly a Wetherspoons outlet, is being renovated by its new owner, 30-year-old Jamie Thomas. The refurbishment is intended to reopen the venue in November. The theft involved only a modest amount of copper—valued at roughly £20 in scrap—but the resulting water damage has created a far larger financial burden for the renovation project.
Official Statements & Responses
Jamie Thomas described the break-in as stressful but affirmed his commitment to completing the work and meeting the planned November reopening. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that a burglary investigation is under way and that no arrests have been made to date. Police also noted that CCTV footage appears to show the two intruders scaling the pub’s wall.
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What’s Next
Thomas plans to proceed with the necessary repairs and remain on schedule for the November reopening. Police continue to review the CCTV evidence and are seeking information from the public to aid the investigation. No further updates on arrests or additional thefts have been reported.
