Church destroyed by fire - Glenreagh, near Coffs Harbour, NSW

Police are investigating a suspicious church fire on the state’s north coast, NSW Police say.

About 4.50am (Sunday 27 May 2018), emergency services responded to reports of a church on fire on Boundary Street, Glenreagh.

On attendance, the church was found to be well alight. It was eventually extinguished by Fire & Rescue NSW officers, however the building was completely destroyed.

A crime scene was established, which is being examined by forensic specialists.

Detectives continue with inquiries into the incident, however at this stage the blaze is being treated as suspicious.

Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact police.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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