Toilets 'unusable' following arson attack

Councillors said it was the second time in recent weeks that the toilet had been set on fire

A toilet block has been closed for the "foreseeable future" after it was damaged in a suspected arson incident, a council has said.

Devon and Somerset Fire Service was called to the men's toilets at The Point car park in Teignmouth at 13:40 BST on Thursday to a blaze believed to have been started deliberately.

Teignmouth Town Council said it was the second time the facilities had been targeted by fire in recent weeks and the toilets were "unusable" due to the damage.

It added that a clean-up operation would be completed along with any repairs which are required.

'Extensive cleaning'

A statement from the town council said firefighters had reported the toilet had sustained five percent fire damage and 70% smoke damage.

"Despite these efforts, the extent of the smoke damage has rendered the toilets unusable," the statement said.

"Consequently, the facilities will be closed for the foreseeable future while extensive cleaning and necessary repair works are carried out.

"We regret any inconvenience this closure may cause to residents and visitors."

The council urged anyone with information about the incident to contact local authorities which are investigating the fire.