Appeal for witnesses to suspected arson attack at Wakefield nightclub

A fire which caused thousands of pounds of damage to a popular city centre nightclub is being treated as a suspected arson attack, police have confirmed.
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After Dark nightclub, on Westgate, Wakefield, was badly damaged in the fire on the evening of Sunday, March 29.

More than 60 firefighters were called to the scene.

Operations director Rob Green said the building, which is Grade II Listed, had suffered thousands of pounds of damage in the blaze.

A fire which caused thousands of pounds of damage to a popular city centre nightclub is being treated as a suspected arson attack, police have confirmed. Photo: PC Rushton WYPA fire which caused thousands of pounds of damage to a popular city centre nightclub is being treated as a suspected arson attack, police have confirmed. Photo: PC Rushton WYP
A fire which caused thousands of pounds of damage to a popular city centre nightclub is being treated as a suspected arson attack, police have confirmed. Photo: PC Rushton WYP
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West Yorkshire Police have now confirmed they are treating the fire as a suspected arson attack and are appealing for witnesses.

It is believed the fire was started in a bin store behind the premises between 4pm and 5.15pm.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers were called at about 5.27pm on Sunday April 27 to a report of a fire at the After Dark nightclub on Westgate, Wakefield.

"Police and fire services attended the fire which took place between 4pm and 5.15pm in a bin store at the rear of the premises.

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"A crime of arson has been recorded and enquires are ongoing.

"Anyone who has information about the fire or who saw persons behaving suspiciously outside the premises at the time it took place is asked to contact Wakefield CID on 101 referencing crime number 13200158173.

"Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat and anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."