Further demolition work on a fire-damaged hotel in Brighton has begun.

A section of the A259 has been closed for a week after warnings that the Royal Albion Hotel was at risk of “catastrophic collapse” prompted safety concerns.

Parts of the 200-year-old building were demolished in July 2023 after a fire broke out.

Craig Douglas, construction manager of The Bloomsbury Group, who are completing the current work, said: “The site remains secure, with controlled access, and the removal works are progressing as planned.”

“This phase involves the demolition of dangerous structures on-site, including the safe removal of asbestos-containing materials,” he said.

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