Reward offered after arson attack in Guernsey park

The area will be closed to the public for safety reasons until it can be replaced

A reward is being offered to help solve an arson attack that damaged a new fishing pavilion in a Guernsey park.

Up to £500 has been offered for information about who damaged the structure, which had recently been restored, on the pond at Saumarez Park.

Guernsey Police said the fire was started sometime between 22:00 BST on Saturday and Monday morning.

Part of the flooring of the pavilion was damaged and "now needs to be replaced", officers said.

The force said: "This damage is particularly disappointing considering the pavilion has only very recently been restored by volunteers."

The pavilion was repaired and reopened to the public on Tuesday

Crimestoppers is offering the reward for information that "leads to an arrest and charge of the culprits".

The pavilion reopened on Tuesday after volunteers spent three hours repairing the damage, which cost about £300.

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