A spokesman said: “It saddens us to confirm that Moorends Pavilion has been subject to a suspected arson attack after the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Bench situated at the building entrance was set on fire.
“The fire quickly spread to the building.
“The damage is extensive and investigations are ongoing. We are working closely with emergency services to secure the building.
“The building is a much loved community building and home to Club Thorne and Moorends Mauraderss who work hard all year round to provide clubs and physical activities to the community – the damage is devastating.
“We would like to thank the emergency services and Doncaster Council for their quick response and Town Mayor Councillor Susan Durant, Deputy Mayor Councillor Ron Powell and Councillor Mark Phillips for attending and assisting on site.
“The Mayor and Deputy Mayor have said that this is devastating news and they are disappointed that this has happened.
“The council is committed to working with the emergency services and community groups to address what has happened and how we can move forward as a community to ensure that the building once again becomes a provision that the community can be proud of.
“If you have any information, we urge you to contact us or the police.”
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