Youths seen entering 'Full Monty club' in Shiregreen moments before blaze - police statement in full
“Officers launched an investigation and it is believed that the fire was started deliberately”
Police have launched an investigation into a fire at a famous Sheffield club after reports that a “group of youths had entered the building” moments before the blaze.
Shiregreen Working Men’s Club was went up in flames on August 9, with eight fire crews rushing to the scene at around 5pm.
Three weeks later, and police are now asking the public for help as officers investigate the cause of the blaze.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers launched an investigation and it is believed that the fire was started deliberately.
“Following house to house enquiries, it is reported that a group of youths had entered the building and left seconds before the fire started.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything or has information that could help with our enquiries.”
The building was once a popular local club, made famous for being featured in the final scenes of the hit 1997 movie The Full Monty.
Despite this, it closed in 2018 and has been abandoned ever since.
Anyone with information about the fire should call South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 747 of August 9, 2026.
Alternatively, those wishing to remain anonymous can do so by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online through their website.