THREE people have been detained after breaking in to Hereford's Three Counties Hotel.

The Belmont Road site is earmarked for demolition after planning permission was passed earlier this year for a new Lidl supermarket to be built on the site. 

Police received a report that around 15 people had unlawfully gained access to the site and buildings through the perimeter fence, a West Mercia Police spokesperson said.

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The group dispersed when police arrived, but officers from South Wye safer neighbourhood team were able to detain three people at the scene, with the others outstanding. 

"We would like to reiterate that The Three Counties Hotel, is private property and should only be accessed by authorised persons," the spokesperson said.

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"Due to the imminent renovation of the hotel and construction equipment onsite, there are also safety concerns with the building in a severe state of disrepair."

Officers are continuing to investigate the report and are seeking to identify further members of the group.

If you have any information which can assist officers, please contact police at: herefordsouthside.snt@westmercia.police.uk or call 101 quoting 00296_I_25072024