Dramatic footage shows the fire, believed to have been started by thugs, ravaging the newly refurbished park.
A Scots playpark has been torched in a “deliberate” attack, prompting a police investigation. The incident took place at around 3.30am on Monday, January 26 at the playpark located next to Leuchatsbeath Drive in Cowdenbeath.
Emergency crews, including Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, rushed to the scene of the blaze which tore through swings, shoots, and other apparatus in the park, which is understood to be newly refurbished.
The public spot is popular with kids and families and is situated near Foulford Primary School. Photo and video footage taken at the scene, and shared on social media, shows hot, angry flames ripping through the equipment.
Thankfully, no one was around at the time but officers are treating the fire in the Fife town as deliberate. Enquiries are underway to get to the bottom of what happened, and who is responsible.
A spokesperson for the force said they will not stand for “any form” of anti-social behaviour and are urging locals who saw anything suspicious to get in touch.
Community Inspector Alasdair Young said: “We have officers in the area conducting enquiries and will not tolerate this form of anti-social behaviour at a space that is important to the local community.
“We believe this fire was deliberately set in the early hours of Monday morning. I’d appeal for any residents who saw any suspicious behaviour or may have captured the incident on private CCTV or doorbell footage, to come forward to police.
“Anyone who may have any information to trace those responsible should get in touch as soon as possible.”
Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 2096 of 26 January. An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
