Fire crews were called to a recreation ground in Bognor Regis after a toilet block was set alight.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said crews responded to a fire at West Meads Recreation Ground in Aldwick at 11.10am on Thursday (May 8).

"Joint Fire Control sent two fire engines from Bognor Regis to the scene,” a fire service spokesperson said.

"Upon arrival crews found smoke issuing from a block of toilets.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels and a thermal imaging camera to quickly extinguish the fire.

"Unfortunately the fire was started deliberately and Sussex Police have been informed.

"Thankfully there were no casualties."

Sussex Police said the force is ‘aware of a fire in the public toilet’ in Queens Fields, reported on May 8.

Witnesses or anyone with information can report it to the police online, or by calling 101, quoting serial 573 of 08/05.

Fire started deliberately at recreation ground in Bognor Regis