‘Accidental’ fire shuts high-security Old Bailey for the week
by Emily Pennink
Feb 08, 2024
3 minutes
The Old Bailey will remain closed for the rest of the week after an “accidental” fire broke out inside the high-security building.
On Wednesday morning, 1,500 people were evacuated and two had to be rescued from lifts after a fire broke out inside the Central Criminal Court in central London.
The building, which houses 18 courtrooms, will now remain closed for emergency works for the rest of the week, it was announced.
On Thursday afternoon, the Recorder of London, Judge Mark Lucraft KC, said there
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