Children's play area destroyed in fire
Braunstone Town Council said the climbing frame, playhouse and slide had been damaged in the fire
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Playground equipment valued at more than £9,000 has been destroyed in a fire in Thorpe Astley.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said it received a a call about smoke coming from the village park off Lakin Drive at 07:22 BST on Monday.
Braunstone Town Council said the climbing frame, playhouse and slide had been damaged in the blaze.
Leicestershire Police said it had received a call at 07:45 reporting play equipment had been set alight, adding no arrests had been made and inquiries were ongoing.
The fire service was called to reports of smoke coming from the park
The town council said its CCTV showed a fire was started at about 00:30 at the playground, which has been taped off by ground staff.
LFRS added its crew had discovered the playground equipment "smouldering" and "completely destroyed".
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police.
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