DETECTIVES and fire chiefs are appealing for witnesses after arsonists targeted the St Lawrence Bowls Club pavilion in Ramsgate.

The Ellington Park structure was set alight between 2am and 4am on Bank Holiday Monday, August 27.

The visitors’ changing areas and part of the main rook were destroyed in the blaze. The damage is estimated at around £2,000.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service have investigated the fire and believe it was started deliberately. They were called to another fire a short distance away from the pavilion just before that one started.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Sgt Claire Munday on 01843 222076.