A THOUSAND pound worth of damage has been caused after equipment was set alight at the playing fields in North Street, Axminster.

A THOUSAND pound worth of damage has been caused after equipment was set alight at the playing fields in North Street, Axminster.

Firefighters were called out at 3am today (Wednesday, June 16). Police say the fire was a suspected arson case and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

Anyone with information can call police on 08452 777 444, quoting crime reference KA10325.