Bolton Crown Court has been temporarily closed on safety grounds. The court in Bolton town centre, which also houses the magistrates court, was closed earlier today due to an issue with 'lighting'.
One source told the Manchester Evening News that court users had been informed there was a 'risk of collapse' within the building. A trial involving alleged sexual offences which was being held at the crown court had to be transferred to Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court, about 15 miles away.
Cases due to be heard today were adjourned and no cases are listed to be held at Bolton Crown Court tomorrow (Tues), with further cases being held at Minshull Street instead.
