Popular Bradford on Avon play area ‘destroyed’ in suspected arson attack

Firefighters at the scene of the blaze in Kingston Wood, Bradford on Avon. Credit: Bradford on Avon Town Council

A children’s play area in Bradford on Avon has been “destroyed” following a suspected arson attack.

Fire crews attended the blaze on the newly-built Kingston Farm housing estate on Sunday (31 May) afternoon.

The fire caused significant damage to the equipment, and trees within a 20 metre radius were also charred.

The equipment was destroyed in the fire, which is being treated as arson. Credit: Bradford on Avon Town Council

Three teenage boys from the local area, aged between 15 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of arson but Wiltshire Police is appealing for more information.

Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact Wiltshire Police via 101.

The fire caused significant damage to the equipment, and trees within a 20 metre radius were also charred. Credit: Wiltshire Police