Six-foot flames were seen by residents engulfing part of a children’s play area in Banbury on Tuesday night, after an act of arson.

Thames Valley Police said flammable liquid was poured on to rubber matting around play equipment in Moorfield Park, West Street, and set alight at about 7.45pm. There was also an attempt to set a nearby bin on fire, but that failed.

Call police on 101 with any information.

 

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