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A non-league football club has been targeted by arsonists.

Radcliffe Borough FC’s main stands went up in flames on Sunday evening and is understood to have been completely gutted in the blaze.

Fire crews were called to the club on Coleshaw Close East, just off Pilkington Road, at 7.30pm.

The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed, but club bosses have said it had been torched.

Nobody is believed to have been injured.

They posted on Facebook and Twitter saying: “There was an arson attack to our main stand tonight. Luckily nobody hurt. Many thanks to fire service and kind words. Tomorrow we’ll assess.”

Messages of support have been pouring in for Radcliffe Borough FC from other clubs and fans.

Ramsbottom United FC said: “Sad to hear that @radcliffeboro main stand was set alight tonight. Hope the damage isn’t too bad. All the best from Rammy. #nonleaguefamily.”

Adam Devlin wrote: “Looks like an arson attack at Radcliffe Borough’s ground, hope the club recover from this.”

Craig Bratt added: “Hearing that Radcliffe Borough’s ground is up in flames after an arson attack. Can’t believe anyone would do that. Hope the club recover.”

Alfreton Town FC posted on Twitter: “Very sad news, we hope the culprit/s are caught. We wish Radcliffe Borough a speedy recovery. #ATFC.”

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue spokesman told the M.E.N: “We were called at 7.30pm to Coleshaw Close East to reports of a fire at the ground.

“We sent three fire engines from Bury, Whitefield and Farnworth, and crews used a hose reel jet to entinguish the fire which involved a 20mx10m stand.

“We were on scene for around an hour and a half.”

The fire comes just a day after Radcliffe Borough FC lost 1-0 at home to Burscough in The Evo-Stik League Northern Premier.