A derelict chapel building was set on fire in Whittlesey last night.

At 6.13pm, crews from Whittlesey and Stanground were called to a building fire in Scaldgate.

A fire had broken out in a single storey derelict chapel building, measuring 25m by 25m.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel and jet to extinguish the fire.

Crews returned to their stations by 7.35pm.

Anyone with information should contact the police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.