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VANDALS TARGET SCOUT CENTRE POLICE investigating suspected arson and attempted arson attacks at two scout huts in Sheffield – leaving one completely destroyed are urging witnesses to come forward with any information which may help with their enquiries. At around 3.30pm on Monday June 17, officers were informed by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue of a serious fire at a scout activity centre in White Lane, Chapeltown. The hut was completely destroyed in the fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately, at an estimated cost of £30,000. It was also reported that the next day, on the evening of Tuesday 18 June, a window was smashed at a second scout hut on White Lane, Chapeltown. Officers attended the scene and discovered evidence consistent with attempted arson.
The offenders may have left the scene in the direction of the nearby Trans Pennine Trail.
regularly happening at the site, including Mud Madness – Bluebell Wood’s muddy fun run.
Media and communications manager for South Yorkshire Scouts told Look Local: “Over the last few months, Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre has become the focus of vandals and arsonists alike.
“Scouting is there to provide fun, challenge, adventure and life skills to our young members; by attacking our Centre with such gestures, this takes people away from organising events and programmes for the Scouts.
“Not only have they burnt down one building, the Jubilee Lodge, but have also attempted to vandalise two other buildings – including throwing rocks through the windows of the Royston building, and have attempted to break into outdoor vending machines. “We’re devastated about the arson and vandalism that has been inflicted upon Hesley Wood. Hesley Wood plays host to thousands of people a year from Scouts, Guides and School groups alike, not to mention the charity events
“It is imperative to add that the safety of all peoples on site is our top priority, the site is still in operation and is safe to use.” Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Were you in the area on the 17 or 18 June? Did you see or hear anything suspicious? If you have any information which may help our investigation, please call 101 quoting incident 290 of 18 June 2019 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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