An investigation has been launched after suspected arson at a playground in Newcastle.
An investigation is ongoing after a children’s playground was damaged on Brunton Lane, Kingston Park on April 23. It is believed that those responsible entered the park’s play area around 8.30pm and stripped wood from nearby trees to start a fire causing significant damage to the grounds and play equipment.
Emergency services were called and the fire was safely extinguished however, the offenders had fled the scene and their actions have left the park unusable for the local children. An investigation has been launched and officers are treating the fire as suspected arson and are asking the public to come forward with any information.
