A sports stadium at a ground near Cessnock has been destroyed after a fire overnight, NSW Police say.
Emergency services responded to a building fire at a sports ground on William Street, Abermain, near Cessnock, about 6pm (Monday 27 August 2018).
The fire was extinguished however the building was destroyed.
Officers from Hunter Valley Police District attended and established a crime scene.
At this stage, the fire is believed to have been deliberate lit, originating in five plastic wheelie bins.
Inquiries are continuing
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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