Great Cornard: Three injured in 'explosion' outside pub

Police said officers were called to reports of an explosion in an outside area at the pub

BBC Police at the King's Head pub — Police said officers were called to reports of an explosion in an outside area at the pub

Three people sustained serious injuries in an "explosion" outside a pub.

Police were called to the Kings Head, in Bures Road, Great Cornard, Suffolk, just before 22:00 BST on Saturday.

Officers said the reported explosion was thought to have been caused by a heater.

"Two females and one male remain in hospital after sustaining serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening but are potentially life-changing," Suffolk police said.

"Officers were called following reports of an explosion in the outside area of the Kings Head pub. It is believed the fire was caused by a small portable fuel heater."

A police cordon was put in place following the incident

Police at the King's Head pub in Great Cornard — A police cordon was put in place following the incident

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