AN investigation has been launched after a fire at a derelict primary school

Detectives are probing the blaze at Eastbrook Primary School in Manor Hall Road in Southwick, on Saturday evening.

The building was destroyed and police are investigating that the fire may have been started deliberately.

Detective sergeant Kate Witt said: “We have spoken to many people living around the school but we are continuing to appeal to anyone who might have seen something which could help with our investigation.”

Call 101 quoting serial 1144 of June 24.