Swindon Crown Court is still feeling the impact a month on from a fire in its roof.

The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning on April 10 and the Islington Street courthouse remained closed until the following week.

It has since operated with one of its courtrooms out of action because debris from the roof fire had fallen into it. 

As a result, crown court cases have been transferred to the nearby Swindon Magistrates' Court. 

Some have also been seen further afield with Swindon cases moving to Bristol or Gloucestershire. 

A member of staff indicated  there was no timeline as yet for when the currently closed courtroom might be brought back into use. 

It is also not clear exactly how much work might be required in order to do so. 

Scaffolding remains on the building's roof, at the back of the court where the fire took place. 

A Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said at the time: “Crews from Swindon (x2), Stratton (x2), Westlea and Royal Wootton Bassett attended along with the aerial ladder platform from Swindon and support unit from Devizes. 

“The fire, located in a second-floor plant room, was extinguished by 14 breathing apparatus wearers using hose reel jets, main jets and the aerial ladder platform."