Anger after burglary at The Shoulder of Mutton, Bradford

The Shoulder of Mutton, on Kirkgate, was targeted by an intruder this past Monday.

Glasses were smashed as a man is said to have fumbled around seeking cash.

This is according to John Taylor, who has run the Samuel Smith pub since February, and lives above the establishment with his wife and three children.

West Yorkshire Police says enquiries into the burglary are continuing and encouraged anyone with information to come forward.

The mess caused after the burglary (Image: UGC) "It was not a pleasant experience," Mr Taylor told the Telegraph & Argus.

"It is the first time anything like this has happened."

The intruder was seeking money (Image: UGC) Mr Taylor says CCTV footage shows an individual entering the pub from behind the bar.

He then finds a jar which contains £21 earned from a bonus ball game the pub hosts on a weekly basis.

Mr Taylor added: "He took three bottles of red wine.

"He tried to rag the heavy till off where it was. As he has done that, he has knocked glasses off the bar.

"He also tripped over the wires, dropping two bottles of wine.

"He then escaped through the window and vanished into the night."

Upon discovering what happened, Mr Taylor said: "My wife woke me up.

"I came down to look on the CCTV and it had still not registered. I saw images of all the smashed glass behind the bar.

"A minute later, I shouted my wife down and said we have been burgled and rung 999."

The Shoulder of Mutton pub is located on Kirkgate (Image: Google Street View) The Shoulder of Mutton pub has been a popular spot for punters since its early beginnings of 1803.

It is owned by the Samuel Smith brewery company which means there is a no swearing policy and the use of digital devices within the establishment is banned.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson told the Telegraph & Argus: "Enquiries are continuing into this burglary, which is believed to have happened at around 4am on Monday, July 1.

"We would ask anyone with information which may assist this investigation to contact police in Bradford on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

"Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online."