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The huge cost of arson attack at football club

Western Gazette

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June 26, 2025

POLICE are searching for two men in tracksuits after an arson attack at a local football club that caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage.

- MOLLY SEAMAN molly.seaman@reachplc.com

Pen Mill Ladies Football Club in Yeovil was hit by a devastating fire in one of their changing rooms where kit, equipment and the building itself were badly damaged.

Police are investigating the arson after a bin was set alight at Johnson Park on Tuesday, June 17.

‘The fire spread to a changing room.

‘The football club was in use at the time of the fire, but it is not thought that anyone suffered any injuries.

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