Police investigating as suspected arson attack causes severe damage to Northumberland sports pavilion

An arson investigation has begun after a blaze broke out at a Northumberland pavilion.

Emergency services were called to the Red Row Welfare pavilion in Red Row at around 4pm on Saturday, with inquiries now underway to establish the cause of the fire that is being treated as arson.

Councillor Scott Dickinson, leader of the Northumberland Labour Party, slammed the culprits and says the pavilion may need to be demolished.