This week, an arson assault at Hailsham Town Football Club is projected to incur costs of approximately £35,000.
The Under 14s squad was in training when they were had to evacuate abruptly due to a fire igniting in the bush queue behind the grandstand, resulting in damage to seats and equipment.
The police have initiated an investigation into the arson incident that occurred at approximately 7:10 PM on 12 November and are soliciting information from the public.
Conifers were believed to have been deliberately set alight near the stand causing around £35,000 of damage at the recreation ground in Western Road.
PC Luke Ceschin said: “We believe a number of people were in the area at the time the fire started and it is fortunate that no one was injured.
“If anyone has information to help us with our investigation, or has any footage of the incident, including dash cam footage from passing cars, please contact police online or call 101, quoting serial 1235 of 12/11”.
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