Odeon releases statement after car smashes into cinema in Northampton over the weekend
Odeon has released a statement after a car smashed into its cinema in Northampton over the weekend.
Odeon cinema in Sixfields had to be boarded up on Saturday (April 4) after reports of a car driving into the front windows just before 9am, which left broken glass and debris on the pavement.
The cinema was cordoned off for a time but reopened open for business at 5pm.
An Odeon spokesman said: “We are aware of an incident involving a car accidentally crashing into the front doors of ODEON Luxe Northampton. No one was hurt and the cinema was temporarily closed while we carried out safety checks.”
A Northants Police spokeswoman said: “I can confirm that officers did attend this incident which occurred at about 8.55am on Saturday. “No-one was fortunately injured, but both the doors to the cinema and a Volkswagen car sustained significant damage. “Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 26000192345.”