Horsham pub evacuated after ‘burning smell’ reported


Emergency services attended the Sussex Barn in North Heath Lane at around 7pm, a spokesperson for Sussex Police said.
The premises was evacuated and closed while firefighters searched the building, but reopened shortly afterwards.
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The incident happened while the Horsham district branch of Age UK held a charity barbecue, karaoke and raffle at the pub.
Monica von Steiger, assistant activities co-ordinator for dementia clubs in West Sussex, said the group was told pepper spray had been used in a toilet.
Despite the brief closure, the charity day raised £540 for Age UK Horsham District.
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