Hull Crown Court 'temporarily closed' due to flea infestation, officials say

Hull Crown Court will undergo fumigation on Tuesday

Hull Crown Court has temporarily closed to enable pest controllers to deal with a flea outbreak, officials have said.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service told the BBC on Monday parts of the building had closed due to the infestation.

However, on Wednesday a service spokeswoman confirmed the entire building had been closed and contractors were still on site.

Court hearings which had been due to take place would be rescheduled "at the earliest opportunity", she added.

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The spokeswoman said "urgent action" was being taken "to treat the entire building".

She said: "We have decided to temporarily close Hull Crown Court while we urgently work to resolve the issue. Any hearings impacted will be rescheduled at the earliest opportunity."

The BBC has asked how many hearings have been affected by the infestation.

Previously, a Hull-based pest controller suggested the infestation would be "hard to get under control" as the building was so busy.