An arson investigation is underway in Cambridge following a fire at the play park

An arson investigation is underway following a fire in a new children’s playground.

Firefighters found a burning wooden structure in Pulley Park in King’s Hedges, Cambridge, at around 7pm BST on Sunday.

Cambridgeshire Police confirmed no one was injured and said CCTV footage was being reviewed.

A local councilor said tens of thousands of pounds had been spent improving the play area and described the incident as “shocking”.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service spent about two hours dealing with the incident.

“Firefighters arrived and located a fire involving a wooden structure in the pulley play area,” the service said in a statement.

“Using breathing apparatus, they extinguished the fire with a hose reel.

“The cause of the fire was deliberate.”

Conservative councilor Mohamed Delowar Hossain said Cambridge City Council was trying to determine whether damaged equipment could be repaired.

“It’s anti-social behavior,” he said.

“We have spent £160,000 improving this park. This is really shocking.”

Cambridgeshire Police said: “We were called by the fire service at around 7pm on Sunday to reports of play equipment on fire at Pulley Park, King’s Hedges.”

“No injuries were sustained. An investigation has been launched.”