Fire in disused Leicester church annexe believed to be arson

The fire service received multiple 999 calls when the fire took hold

A fire which destroyed a building next to a disused Victorian church is believed to have been started deliberately, police say.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said six fire crews were sent to the burning property, in St Saviour's Road, Leicester, at 21:00 BST on Saturday.

The flames were extinguished, but the roof had collapsed, and the building will now be demolished.

Leicestershire Police say no arrests have been made and inquiries continue.

Firefighters used breathing apparatus and four main jets to put out the fire

The fire service said: "Reinspection was further completed by crews for hot spots and damping down.

"The building was previously damaged by a fire prior to this incident, and we can confirm that the remainder of the building will be demolished because of this incident."

Police said in a statement: "We can confirm the fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

"Inquiries are continuing, but no arrests have been made. We would urge anyone with information to contact police."

People with information are urged to contact police

The road remained closed on Sunday as the fire service investigated the cause of the blaze