Newport fire treated as arson
Police in Newport are appealing for witnesses after a community building was set alight, causing extensive damage.
The Parish Rooms in New Street was discovered on fire at around 2.30am yesterday by a security guard working in the town.
He flagged down a passing police patrol and fire-fighters were called.
Several fire crews attended and spent the rest of the night extinguishing the fire and damping down.
Extensive damage was caused to the building, including the roof space. Many items were completely destroyed, although exactly what was damaged has not yet been established.
A Telford Police spokeswoman said: "It appears that access had been gained to the rear of the premises and a fire had been started in a small storage room.
"Police are treating the incident as arson and we would appeal to anyone who has any information in relation to the fire to come forward."
Anyone with information should contact Telford Police on 101 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.
