Fire crews tackle blaze at Weymouth sports venue

Scene of the fire at the Marsh Sports Ground Scene of the fire at the Marsh Sports Ground

POLICE are investigating a suspected arson at a Weymouth sports venue last night.

Firefighters were called to Knightsdale Road at around 10.30pm after reports of a fire near Moonfleet Indoor Bowling Club.

Crews discovered a blaze at an outbuilding at the entrance of the car park for the Marsh Sports Ground and extinguished the flames.

A spokesman for Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said the fire, which caused damage to external cladding, was believed to have been started deliberately and police had been informed.

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