WATCH: Video shows the shocking moment digger attack on pub near Worksop caused over £100,000 of damage

Steve Bolland, who owns The Mucky Duck with his family, in the hamlet of Drakeholes, branded the chilling incident on Wednesday night “absolutely horrible”.

The attack unfolded at around 11.50pm, when a manitou farm telehandler vehicle was spotted on CCTV driving at speed through its garden and ploughing into the wall.

The shocking video showed how the vehicle repeatedly hit the late 18th-century inn’s brickwork and windows while crushing tables and chairs under its massive wheels.

The mystery driver also targeted the pub’s ancient archway during the hugely damaging rampage, which it's believed only lasted for around a minute.

Steve said a neighbour had told him about the attack while it was happening over the phone, and his two kids were the first to witness the scene of devastation.

He said: “I wasn’t there. My kids were there. They went up just after it happened. I got a call off a neighbour who lives just up the road.

He said ‘Steve, something gone off. There’s a digger ramming the building.' The kids got there two minutes later. My son shot up there.

“It’ was absolutely horrible. It’s a grade two listed building, and every window in the building was targeted. As it’s built from the brick, the brick just crumbled.”

Steve said he didn’t know who was responsible but believed the value of the damage caused could reach £200,000.

He added: “I’ve no idea who it was. I’ve been wracking my brains. But I’ve not been able to put a finger on anybody. It’s about a couple of £100,000 [worth of damage].”

Writing on social media, the pub, which employs 15 members of staff, said they would have to shut as police conduct inquiries into the disturbing incident.

They said: “Some bad news I’m afraid. Unfortunately we are going to have to close until further notice due to someone deliberately causing serious damage to the building with a stolen teleporter.

“Don’t worry, they will not stop us from getting back open. We are going to work as hard as we can to get back open as soon as possible and when we have a date for this we will be sure to let you all know.

“All bookings will be contacted and we are incredibly sorry that you’ve been effected as well as us.”

No attempt was made to gain access to the building by the offenders and it is believed they fled the scene on foot following the incident.

The pub's beautiful building was originally rebuilt in 1771 by Jonathan Acklom to serve passing traffic under the name of The White Swan.

Detective Sergeant Jackie Price, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“We are at the very early stages of our investigation, but want to hear from anyone with information, CCTV or dash-cam footage which could help with our inquiries.

“The raid has caused a considerable amount of damage to a well-known business and local landmark. We are determined to track down those responsible.”