POLICE are investigating after a fire was started in the dug out at Gillingham Town Football Club.

A blaze was started, damaging the dugout at Woodwater Lane, home of Gillingham Town FC.

A spokesperson for North Dorset Police said: “Fire started in the dugout at the football club on Sunday, May 2 at approximately 1500 hours.

“We are checking CCTV and speaking to potential witnesses. Any info please call 101.”