A FORMER courthouse in Keighley has been sold.

The one-time county court building in North Street was due to be among the lots in an online auction next Wednesday.

But auctioneers Pugh have announced the property has been snapped-up ahead of the sale. The price and the buyer have not been revealed.

The premises had failed to attract a buyer when they first went under the hammer last month.

They were listed again for Wednesday's sale, with a £120,000 guide price – £30,000 cheaper.

The courthouse closed in 2012 and despite various plans put forward since, it remains empty.

The prominent building had opened in 1831 as the Court of Requests and also hosted criminal cases.

It became the county court in 1847.

The premises still feature some of the court fittings.

Facilities include offices and toilets on the lower-ground and ground floor – with further toilets and the old courtroom on the first floor.

Pugh says the building “offers a variety of potential multi-uses” and may suit redevelopment.