Demolition work has begun on a Harvester restaurant which was destroyed by fire.

The restaurant in Littlehampton was ravaged by the blaze in August after a kitchen fire spread through the building.

Now, owners Mitchell and Butler have appointed contractors to destroy the remains of the building.

A spokesman for Arun District Council said: “The demolition of the remains of the Harvester on Littlehampton seafront has begun today.

“Mitchell and Butler, who operate Harvester, have appointed contractors to carry out this work.

The Argus: The remains of the restaurantThe remains of the restaurant (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

“Please take care and be safe when in the vicinity.”

The demolition is on schedule and was previously announced to begin in the third week of October.

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Smoke and flames billowed from the roof of the building on August 11. Fire crews from across West Sussex helped to tackle the blaze.

The fire also caused heavy damage to the adjoining Windmill Entertainment Centre in Coastguard Road which remains closed.

No injuries were reported in the fire.