The Environment Agency says the collapse is near the town's flood walls, which 'remain intact'.
The back of an old courthouse building has collapsed into a river after heavy rain.The Environment Agency said although the collapse happened near the town's flood walls, they "remain intact" and the flood risk has not increased.
It said it was working in partnership with Cumberland Council "to minimise any potential environmental impacts".The building, which is around 190 years old and houses the The Honest Lawyer restaurant, was sold at auction in 2022 The building, which is around 190 years old and houses the The Honest Lawyer restaurant, was sold at auction in 2022.Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and Cumbria Police have been approached for comment.
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