The village pub part-owned by Stuart Broad is badly damaged, leaving the cricketer “devastated”.
A pub part-owned by England and Nottinghamshire cricketer Stuart Broad has been badly damaged by a fire.
Firefighters were called to the Tap and Run in the village of Upper Broughton, on the border of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, at about 03:20 BST.
The roof and first floor of the pub – which is also owned by former cricketer Harry Gurney – have been destroyed.
The owners said they were “devastated” and the fire service said the cause was believed to have been accidental.
No-one was injured and the fire service said the road outside had reopened just after 13:00.
In a statement, Broad and Gurney said: “We are devastated to announce that due to a significant fire in the early hours of June 11th The Tap & Run will not be trading for the foreseeable future.
“We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the outpouring of support.
“And finally… we will be back! Watch this space.”
We’re absolutely devastated to report that a fire broke out in the pub during the night. We are heartbroken to see our beautiful pub up in flames. Thankfully no one was hurt 🙏🏻 We are sorry we will not be able to honour any bookings for the foreseeable future…cont. pic.twitter.com/nfZxtqFBml
— The Tap & Run, Upper Broughton. (@tapandrunCW)
The blaze came as Broad was preparing to face New Zealand on day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
His England team-mate James Anderson told Test Match Special: “He’s obviously devastated but he’s here and will be out there.
“He’s just happy that no-one’s hurt. It’s obviously gutting because it’s such a huge part of his and Harry’s lives.”
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue
Eight fire crews from Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire were at the scene at the height of the blaze.
The fire service said an aerial ladder platform, water carrier and command support vehicle were also deployed.
People living nearby were advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
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