Fire crews have spent hours battling a blaze at a well known building in Farndon this morning (Sunday, May 22).

They were called to the former Boathouse restaurant on Farndon High Street at about 7am this morning.

Fire crews on the scene this morning

The property has been unoccupied after lying empty for some time.

It is not yet known how the fire started but we will bring you more information when we have it.

Fire crews battle fire at the former Boathouse restaurant in Farndon