The Old Mill in Drayton firebombed during early hours

The Old Mill in Drayton was firebombed this morning <i>(Image: Danielle Champ)</i>
The Old Mill in Drayton was firebombed this morning (Image: Danielle Champ)
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The owners of a pub on the outskirts of Norwich have shared their shock after their business was 'firebombed' during the early hours of the morning.

The Old Mill in Drayton was targeted around 3am this morning (Monday, April 13) and will have to remain closed while police investigate.

Fire crews from Earlham, Wroxham, Carrow and Sprowston were at the scene for nearly four hours, tackling the blaze.

Crews attended with support from an aerial ladder platform and a water carrier and had to wear breathing apparatus.

A spokesman for the pub announced the "distressing news" online and said: "Our beautiful pub was firebombed at 3am this morning.

"We are all okay and safe but the pub will be closed for a while and the police are going to launch a major investigation and hopefully catch the culprit."

Norfolk Constabulary has been contacted.

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