Ten years ago I took this photo of the South Oxfordshire Council Offices
Now it looks like this
and the entrance to the site like this
In 2015 some one with a grievance drove through the front doors of the office in the middle of the night and set fire to the place after spreading around petrol and gas canisters, his car went up as well, he survived.
From what I read he had a problem with the planning department which is below
The whole building went up and you could see the fire and smoke for miles
The outcome of it was the guy was sent to prison for arson and SODC are still homeless working out of different places. The building is now being demolished and I am unsure as to what will happen to the site though I have heard they are building new offices
That's really sad. Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteThink it made a few people smile at the time
DeleteHi Bill, This is quite a story. I hope SODC can find one place for a new home. Thanks for sharing this. Hope you are having a good week.
ReplyDeleteIt's on the cards though I have seen no plans of yet
DeleteWow! That is quite a story.
ReplyDeleteIt is, one mans twisted idea
DeleteA guy like that should be kept locked up.
ReplyDeleteThink he has in a mental institution
DeleteA sad sign of our times. - Margy
ReplyDeleteso true
DeleteAt least he won't need to worry about planning for a few years.
ReplyDeleteEver I hope
DeleteI do not like a blue fence
ReplyDeleteStops people getting in
DeleteThat is a big site. I am sure they will be able to redevelop the site to provide new offices.
ReplyDeleteI think that is the plan
DeleteWow, what a crazy scary guy. Glad no one got hurt but now at least he is confined to an institution.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shock. I love your skies, however! Such violence. We must remember all the normal people we know!!!
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