Four boys were seen running from a suspected arson attack on a Swindon youth football club, Wiltshire Police have said.

The fire on August 28, at around 2.30pm, caused around £8,000 of damage to Swindon Supermarine Youth Football Club equipment.

The fire is thought to have been deliberate and was lit between storage containers containing the kit before spreading into the containers.

Police say that four young males, thought to be in their early or mid-teens, were seen running away from the site towards the woods in the direction of Sevenhampton.

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They are thought to be of a slim build and were wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and navy blue or black hoodies.

The club was devastated by the fire, with a spokesperson for Swindon Supermarine FC saying: "Purely despicable actions and everyone at the club is hurting with anger over this.”(Image: Swindon Supermarine Youth FC)

Pictures shared by the club showed still burning training equipment and the charred storage containers. 

The club said that the majority of training, summer tournament and pitch marking equipment was lost. 

The club thanked Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for their help.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

“Anyone who can help with our enquiries is asked to contact us on 101 quoting 54240101442.”