Hastings bar Common Room closes following arson attack
Owners of the popular Hastings bar Common Room have closed the venue after an alleged arson incident, with police investigating.
The iconic Hastings bar Common Room has closed its doors to regular service following an alleged arson attack. The live music and craft beer venue will now operate only for private events and venue hire. Police are investigating a string of fires across Hastings and have charged a man in connection with seven alleged arsons. Authorities are seeking information from people who visited the bar before the incident.
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Owners close iconic Hastings bar Common Room after alleged arson attack
'We have put our heart and soul into Common Room over the last two years.'
Stuff
Man charged over seven alleged arsons as police seek Common Room patrons
Hastings police want to hear from people who visited the Common Room before a string of fires across the city.
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Popular Hastings bar Common Room closes after ‘arson incident’ and late-night challenges
The live music and craft beer venue says it will now be available only for private events and venue hire.