Appeal after fire causes damage at former community and bowling pavilion

We’re investigating a deliberate fire at a former community and bowling pavilion in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday (Thursday 14 November).

Officers were called at about 7.25pm by our colleagues at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service who were already responding to the fire on Werrington Road in Bucknall.

It is believed the fire has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.

We don’t believe anyone was inside at the time and no-one has been reported injured.

We understand a group of about six people were seen leaving the area on foot at the time of the fire. We searched the area but did not find anyone matching the description.

Anyone who has any information, particularly CCTV, dashcam and doorbell footage of the area at the time, is asked to get in touch with us. Call 101, quoting incident 665 of 14 November, or use Live Chat on our website.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.