‘This is absolutely heart-breaking’ - Pub near Oswestry hit by break-in weeks before reopening after six-year closure

A pub on the Shropshire/Wales border that is just weeks away from re-opening has been hit with £20,000 worth of damage following a break-in.

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The Star Inn in Llangollen, near Oswestry, has been closed for six years, but was just weeks away from reopening after being fully refurbished by new management.

The pub is planning to re-open on November 7, but on Friday it was hit by a break-in.

Taking to social media, the Star Inn team said: “Unfortunately, at around 9:30pm on Friday , two individuals decided to break into The Star Inn and cause significant damage to our premises.

“Our front of house area has been badly damaged, with smashed glass, extensive water ingress and damage to the en-suite accommodation upstairs.

“We are still assessing the full extent of the destruction, but initial estimates suggest between £15,000 and £20,000 worth of damage.

“After all the hard work, time and investment that has gone into bringing The Star Inn back to life, this is absolutely heart-breaking and incredibly frustrating.

“We are determined not to let the actions of two individuals undo everything we have worked towards.”

The pub said if anyone saw anything suspicious in the area around 9:30pm on Friday night, or has any information that could help identify those responsible, please get in touch with the pub.

“Any information received will be passed directly to the police to support their investigation,” the pub said.