Village hall destroyed by fire
Norfolk Fire and Rescue ServiceA village hall has been destroyed by arson after a fire ripped through it.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 16:26 GMT on Monday to Wells Road, Walsingham.
A spokesman for the service said no injuries were reported and it was put out by 19:06.
Fire investigators have been looking at the cause of the blaze, and police confirmed they were treating it as a deliberate act.
St Mary & All Saints Church Walsingham & Barsham BeneficeA thermal imaging camera was used to check for hot spots.
Anyone with any information about the incident has been asked to contact Norfolk Police.
St Mary & All Saints Church Walsingham & Barsham BeneficeFather Harri Williams, the vicar of Walsingham Benefice, said it was "devastating to see this happen to our community".
"As a church family we have greatly appreciated the place that this village hall has played in the life of our community over many years.
"We pray for hope at this time."
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