Two youths have been charged by police following a fire at Rosyth Sharks Rugby Club.
Crews were called to the scene in the early hours of today to a blaze in a building at the club. No one was injured.
The 13 and 14-year-olds will be reported to the children's reporter.
Images on social media showed the damage caused by the fire:
Following a fire at #Rosyth Rugby Club in the early hours of this morning, we can now confirm that two youths (13 and 14) have been charged in connection with wilful fireraising. A report will be submitted to the children’s reporter. Thanks to those who helped with our enquiries. pic.twitter.com/R5rK3volPW
— Police Scotland South West Fife (@PSOSSWFife) March 9, 2021
An online crowdfunder has been launched in the wake of the blaze to fund the purchase of equipment for a gym area that was affected.
Kate Blackwell, who is a community sergeant at Dalgety Bay police station, said: "It was very disappointing to wake to the news of a fire at such a well-used local community facility.
"Officers carried out inquiries and quickly traced two youths who were responsible and they were both charged in connection with the fire.
"I would like to thank the public for their assistance."
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