Police investigating suspected arson attack in park near Worksop

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack in a playground near Worksop.
Kirsty Hamilton
By Kirsty Hamilton
Published 19th Apr 2022, 13:50 BST
Updated 19th Apr 2022, 15:54 BST
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Firefighters were called to a blaze in the park by Beckett Avenue, in Carlton-in-Lindrick at 7.30pm yesterday

The fire involved a tyre which had spread to surrounding playground equipment.

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Firefighters from Worksop Fire Station used a hose reel to extinguish the fire.

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Firefighters were called out to a park in Carlton in Lindrick on Monday night. Credit: Darren FranceFirefighters were called out to a park in Carlton in Lindrick on Monday night. Credit: Darren France
Firefighters were called out to a park in Carlton in Lindrick on Monday night. Credit: Darren France

A spokesperson from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: “Due to suspected deliberate ignition we have passed details on to Nottinghamshire Police.

"We would encourage anyone with information to report this incident confidentially to FireStoppers.”

A number of residents have reported similar incidents, which has left children unable to play in the park.

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Firefighters were also called to the same place on Sunday at 8.34pm where clothing items were set on fire.

Firefighters were called out to a park in Carlton in Lindrick on Monday night. Credit: Darren FranceFirefighters were called out to a park in Carlton in Lindrick on Monday night. Credit: Darren France
Firefighters were called out to a park in Carlton in Lindrick on Monday night. Credit: Darren France

Crews extinguished this with a fire bucket.

Speaking of the incidents, one woman said on social media: “My little girl loves this park. Such a shame.”

Another stated: “This is appalling. I don’t bring my little boy to this park, we don’t even walk past it ... it worries me what park will be next.”

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