Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

at 29/09/2010 15:02

Following a comprehensive investigation into the fire precautions at the Penhallow Hotel, Island Crescent, Newquay, Cornwall Council and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed they are taking out a prosecution against the owners of the hotel and three other individuals for breaches of fire precautions under the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005.
Summonses have now been issued on both the owners of the hotel and three individuals employed by the company.
The first court hearing will take place at Bodmin Magistrates Court on Thursday, 21 October.
As legal proceedings are now under way the Council and the Fire and Rescue Service are unable to make any further comments at this time.