Overview

• The Old Bailey was evacuated after an electrical fire broke out, leading to the suspension of all trials.
• The fire, which started in an electrical substation, is being treated as accidental, with no casualties reported.
• Emergency repairs have forced the closure of the Old Bailey, affecting high-profile trials including that of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon.
• UK Power Networks is investigating the incident and working to replace damaged electrical equipment.
• Despite the accidental nature of the fire, a terrorism expert highlighted a trend among extremists targeting infrastructure.