Sheffield community centre damaged in arson attack

A community centre in Sheffield was damaged in a late night arson attack.
By Claire Lewis
Published 19th Jul 2019, 10:05 BST
Updated 19th Jul 2019, 14:30 BST
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The blaze at Castledine Tenants Community Centre on Walling Close, Wincobank, was discovered at 11.35pm yesterday.

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Firefighters deployed to the scene found the community centre roof engulfed in flames.

Walling Close, Wincobank, SheffieldWalling Close, Wincobank, Sheffield
Walling Close, Wincobank, Sheffield
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They ruled that the fire had been started deliberately.

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Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.