NSW police seek info after church destroyed by fire

Detectives investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a church on the state’s north coast last month are appealing for public information, NSW Police say.

Just before 5am on Sunday 27 May 2018, emergency services responded to reports of a church on fire on Boundary Street, Glenreagh.

Upon arrival 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 and examined by forensic specialists.

Detectives from Coffs/Clarence Police District, with assistance from the Financial Crimes Squad’s Arson Unit, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze.

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

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