Man accused of burgling long-empty city centre bingo hall

A MAN has been accused of breaking into the long-empty Worcester bingo hall.

Sean Gobey, 45, has been charged with burglary with intent to steal after an incident at the former Buzz Bingo site on Foregate Street earlier this year.

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The site has been closed since 2020 after the bingo chain shut 26 venues due to the pandemic.

Gobey, of Bransford Road, Worcester appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, September 25, where the case was adjourned.

He is due to appear for a plea hearing on Friday, October 9.