AN APPEAL for witnesses has been launched following a deliberate fire at a park in Flintshire.

North Wales Police say they have received reports of the fire in Park Avenue, Mold which they believe took place at around 8.30pm on Monday, February 21.

The fire was started on a large swing located within the park.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward and help them identify those responsible.

A statement from the force read: "North Wales Police have received a report of a deliberate fire that was started in the large swing located in the park on Park Avenue, Mold. We believe this took place on Monday 21st February 2022 at around 20:30hrs.

Read more:

Rise in caravan thefts in the Wrexham area

Wrexham man loses licence after drug driving

"We are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the incident or would be able to identify any of the individuals involved. Please contact local PCSO cleo.milburn@northwales.police.uk.

"North Wales Police will be working with partner agencies to explore ideas to reduce the anti-social behaviour taking place in this area. Thank you in advance."

A spokesperson for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 8.36pm to a swing on fire in a playground in Elm Drive, Mold.

"One crew attended but the fire was out on arrival. The cause is believed to be deliberate ignition."