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A fire that severely damaged a children's play warehouse in Cambridge was arson, the fire service has confirmed.

Fire engines from Cambridge and seven other stations were called to the incident, which happened just before 11pm on Friday (April 14).

Staff from the company that runs Funky Funhouse, in Mercers Row, off Newmarket Road, say they are devastated by the fire, which left the two-storey building extensively damaged.

They spent yesterday (Saturday) turning away disappointed families hoping to enjoy the facilities over Easter as the damage meant several children’s parties there have had to be shelved.

An update on the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service website said: "The investigation has been completed and the cause of the fire has been confirmed as deliberate.

"Anyone with information should contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."

Some parts of the two-storey brick block have escaped damage and tables, chairs and other furniture are intact, but other areas have been reduced to a smoke-blackened shell.