POLICE are appealing for information after a fire was started in a container at Bude Rugby Club.

Police said a fire was started in the container between 6pm Saturday, December 5 and 1am Sunday, December 6.

Firefighters attended and put out the fire but substantial damage was caused to the furniture and sports equipment stored in the container to the value of £1,000.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information which may help the police apprehend the offender or offenders is asked to contact Bude Neighbourhood Policing team on 101, quoting CR/084576/15.