Doncaster playground destroyed by fire - it was deliberately set alight

The latest fires here in Doncaster including a playground that was set on fire deliberately.
By Laura Andrew
Published 3rd Aug 2021, 06:33 BST
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On August 1, two fire crews from Thorne and Doncaster stations were called out to a playground on Church Road, Stainforth, Doncaster at 7:35pm.

Matting had been deliberately set on fire.

The firefighters left the scene at 9:25pm.

The playground was set on fire.The playground was set on fire.
The playground was set on fire.
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