A PUB in Hockley has temporarily closed due to "unforeseen circumstances". 

The Bull, in Main Road, Hockley, announces it had closed in a post on Facebook. 

Bosses stated: "Important Notice. 

"Unfortunately, we have had to close the pub due to unforeseen circumstances.

"We are unsure at this time when we will be able to reopen and can only apologise for the inconvenience caused."

It is unclear at this stage as to why the pub has closed. 

However, residents took to social media to say they saw fire engines at the site earlier today. This is yet to be confirmed.

The pub sparked a huge debate by banning cash payments during in the summer of 2023 before reversing the decision. 

In the summer 2023, the Bull, in Main Road, Hockley, moved to card and contactless payments only as part of a trial launched by owners Greene King.

At the time it sparked anger from residents who feared the decision to end cash payments would exclude older residents and pub regulars who use cash and don't want to make the move to card payments.

However, the decision was later reversed. 

More to follow.