‘Large groups of youths’ deliberately setting fires in Clay Cross

Large groups of youths have been starting fires deliberately in the Clay Cross area, according to police.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 9th Apr 2021, 11:49 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2021, 12:35 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Shortly before 8pm on Thursday, firefighters were called to a blaze at Sharley Park.

MORE: ‘We can’t wait to see you all again’ says Chesterfield pub bosses

A spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “This was a fire in the woodlands extinguished using water back packs.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
Picture posted by Clay Cross Police Safer Neighbourhood Team on Facebook.Picture posted by Clay Cross Police Safer Neighbourhood Team on Facebook.
Picture posted by Clay Cross Police Safer Neighbourhood Team on Facebook.

“Derbyshire police were informed and in attendance due to the large number of fires happening in this area.”

A spokesperson for Clay Cross Police Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “There have been more incidents regarding large groups of youths deliberately starting fires in woods, mainly in Sharley Park.

“If you see anything regarding this, please keep reporting via 999, 101 or FireStoppers.”

Commenting on this issue on Facebook, one woman said: “Totally unnecessary work for you – what if an emergency crops up?

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“They do it because they can, and they don’t give a damn about the consequences.

“I feel sorry for the whole team having to deal with this.”

MORE: How Derbyshire people can get free rapid coronavirus testing kits to use at home

A message from Phil Bramley, Derbyshire Times editor

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription at www.localsubsplus.co.uk or buying a paper.