16th Century Hockley pub roof gutted in blaze Published duration 4 August 2018

image copyright Simon Harris image caption Up to 30 fire fighters were called to the blaze in Hockley at the height of the flames

A 16th Century village pub has been badly damaged in a blaze.

The roof of The Bull in Hockley, Essex, was gutted in the fire, which broke out at about 01:15 BST.

Up to 30 firefighters were called to the Grade II-listed pub at the height of the blaze and an inquiry into its cause has been launched.

No-one was reported to have been hurt in the fire. Essex Police said Main Road, next to the pub, has been sealed off.