Church fire believed to be deliberate

Image source, Cleveland Fire Brigade

Image caption, The building is in the South Bank area of Middlesbrough
  • Author, Jason Arunn Murugesu
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, North East and Cumbria

A blaze in a derelict church is believed to have been started deliberately, a fire service has said.

Cleveland Fire Brigade was called to the old bail house in Middlesbrough Road, South Bank, at about 18:30 BST on Thursday.

Three fire engines were involved and firefighters left the scene at about 22:30 BST.

"The cause is believed to be deliberate, however investigations will take place as per our usual procedure," a spokesman said.

The fire service said the the Grade II listed building was inspected on Friday and there were no signs of a remaining fire.

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