A fire which appears to have been deliberately started near Crawley police station on Saturday, is currently being investigated.

Emergency services received reports of the fire near the station on Northgate Avenue just after 8pm. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported.

Sussex Police have said in a statement, “The matter is being treated as a deliberate ignition and an area search was carried out to try and locate the suspect.”

Anyone who can assist the police with their enquiries are asked to contact them on 101.

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