Investigation into fire at former Newark school

Image source, Radio Newark

Image caption, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a report of a fire at 17:18 BST on Tuesday

Police are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a disused former school building in Nottinghamshire.

Firefighters were called to the old Lilley and Stone School in London Road, Newark, at 17:18 BST on Tuesday.

Police said they were working to establish if any "foul play" was involved.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has asked people to stay away from the site while it helps with the investigation.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police.

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