Swindon Combined Court remains closed after a fire devastated its roof. 

The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning on April 10 and the Islington Street courthouse has not reopened since after suffering heavy damage.

A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: “Swindon Combined Court is closed due to a small fire on the roof.

“Power has been restored and we are awaiting an assessment on when the building can be safely re-opened.”

The government department said further details on when the court would reopen could not be shared at this time until the safety assessment has been carried out. 

In the meantime, family and civil listings are going ahead remotely on Thursday and Friday 

Crown court cases have been transferred to the nearby magistrates' court. 

The cause of the fire is also not yet known but is being investigated. 

A Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 12.53am this morning about a non-residential property fire on Islington Street, Swindon. 

“Crews from Swindon (x2), Stratton (x2), Westlea and Royal Wootton Bassett attended along with the aerial ladder platform from Swindon and support unit from Devizes. 

“The fire, located in a second-floor plant room, was extinguished by 14 breathing apparatus wearers using hose reel jets, main jets and the aerial ladder platform. 

“Our stop was in at 6.51am.”