Video: Arson in Tilgate Park
Firefighters were called a t 4.20 this morning (Tuesday September 24) but the timber-clad metal cabin was well alight when they arrived.
The cabin – Tilgate Activity Centre – was used by Dynamic Adventures to store boating equipment.
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Hide AdAndy Whitelock , of Dynamic Adventures, said the equipment lost in the fire, including kayaks and dinghies, would cost more than £10,000 to replace.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “The fire is believed to have been deliberate and all the equipment inside has been destroyed.
“Officers are investigating and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial 128 of 24/09.”
See tomorrow’s Crawley Observer for the full story