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Cricket equipment had been set on fire

Firefighters were called to a suspected arson after a break-in at Clifton Cricket Ground.

A crew from Shefford found cricket equipment on fire when they arrived at the scene.

Posting on social media, Shefford Community Fire Station said: "Remember – The maximum penalty for anyone found guilty of arson is imprisonment for life. This is because of the exceptional danger involved!"

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service news. Image: Stock.

A Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "We were called on January 6 at around 8.50pm to reports of a small fire in the open at Clifton Cricket Ground. The fire was involving some cricket equipment in a shed following a break-in. One fire engine from Shefford attended the incident and used a hose reel jet to extinguish the flames. Bedfordshire Police were contacted by the site owner."

The Biggleswade Chronicle has contacted Bedfordshire Police for a comment.

Firefighters called to 'suspected arson' and break-in at Clifton Cricket Ground