A BAR in the city centre has come under attack with graffiti daubed over the doors with CCTV footage set to be handed to police.
A window was also smashed in the attack on The Courtyard in St Nicholas Street in Worcester last night (Thursday). However, the premises remain open for business despite the damage which has been reported.
The graffiti, made using white spray paint, contained an unsubstantiated allegation which we cannot report for legal reasons and West Mercia Police is now investigating the attack as an incident of criminal damage.
A spokesperson for The Courtyard said in a statement: "We would like to address a recent incident that occurred at our beloved establishment, The Courtyard.
"In the early hours of the morning, we unfortunately fell victim to an act of vandalism, with graffiti being written over our double doors.
"We want to assure you that we are taking this matter very seriously, and the local authorities are actively investigating the incident.
"At The Courtyard, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, and any substances found are promptly confiscated and reported to the police for collecting alongside the CCTV.
"To ensure the safety and well-being of our patrons, we conduct random searches at our entrance as part of our commitment to maintaining a drug-free environment.
"We are proud to be a member of the Worcester Pub Watch and work closely with all venues in the city centre to uphold the highest standards of safety and security. We firmly believe in the principle of "banned from one, banned from all," which means that individuals who are banned from our establishment are also banned from all other participating venues."
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"We want to express our gratitude for the overwhelming support we have received from our community during this challenging time. The Courtyard remains committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all our patrons. We will continue to work diligently with the authorities to ensure that justice is served."
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We have received a report of criminal damage at The Courtyard Pub on St Nicholas Street in Worcester.
An investigation is now underway."
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