ARSONISTS started a fire inside a bar at Hereford United's football ground.

Intruders smashed a window at the main entrance of the Legends Bar and then set fire to a pair of curtains once inside the building. After receiving a call at 11.53pm last Sunday night, two fire engines arrived at the Blackfriars Street club just four minutes later to extinguish the growing blaze.

Two officers with breathing apparatus put out the flames and then ventilated the supporter's club to make the area safe.

The fire caused substantial damage to walls and carpets and Hereford police would like anyone who saw any suspicious activity to contact PC Daren Riley on 08457 444888.