Walsall pubs abruptly shut their doors amid 'safety concerns'

Pubs across Walsall have abruptly shut their doors this evening amid 'safety concerns'. Bookings at popular spots are said to have been cancelled at the last minute after pub bosses decided to close 'with immediate effect' on Wednesday (August 7) evening. It is understood that concerns were raised with pubs, forcing many to shut early in a bid to keep staff and customers safe.

A number of posts have been shared on social media, describing how pubs across Walsall - including in Pelsall and Bloxwich - are among those which made the unusual decision. The move is said to have been sparked by news of the funeral of Connor Brookes - who was shot dead in Well Lane, Blakenhall, on July 8. In a post on Facebook, The Fingerpost Pub Pelsall said: "We are sad to say we are going to have to close this evening with immediate effect.

READ MORE: Katie Price reveals plan to become escort to escape bankruptcy woes Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here . "With the events going on locally and nationally, we do have to put the safety of our staff and customers first. We have taken advice from the authorities and this seems the best course of action.

"If you have a booking with us for this evening you will be contacted to rearrange. Our deepest apologies, and our hearts go out to those that are truly grieving." Connor Brookes (Image: West Midlands Police) Another post described how a cricket club had also closed its doors.

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