Plumes of smoke were spotted rising over Whitehawk last night after arsonists struck at a leisure centre.

At 8.10pm last night fire crews were called to the Stanley Deason leisure centre where a workshop, just yards from the crowded gym, was well alight.

Firefighters brought the flames under control before they could spread to the Wilson Avenue centre but the workshop was destroyed.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.

If you saw the incident or took pictures please call the newsroom on 01273 544531 or email james.wallin@theargus.co.uk.