Fireworks blamed for extensive fire in public toilets and changing rooms in Hamilton

Police investigating a suspicious fire in Hamilton's Discovery Park are appealing to the public for information.

Detective Andrew Murphy said at about 11pm last Thursday , emergency services responded to reports of a fire in the park's public toilets and changing rooms.

"Before the fire was extinguished it caused extensive damage to the building and to sports equipment.

"Witnesses reported seeing people firing fireworks at each other in the carpark shortly before the fire. The people were believed to have arrived in vehicles and reportedly left the area shortly before the fire was discovered."

Officers want to speak to anyone who was in the area between 10.30pm and 11.15pm that day, and who might have seen any suspicious activity.

"We are particularly interested to hear from anyone with photos, video or information regarding the vehicles seen leaving the area around the time of the fire."

Information can be provided online or by calling 105 using the file number 261106/5591.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.