Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection with a string of suspected arson attacks in Watton, including a huge straw bale fire and a blaze which destroyed a dugout at a sports centre.

Eastern Daily Press: Watton Sports Centre has been hit by fire for the second time in eight months. Picture: Ian BurtWatton Sports Centre has been hit by fire for the second time in eight months. Picture: Ian Burt

The boys, aged 15 and 16 and from the Thetford area, were arrested yesterday.

They were questioned at Wymondham Police Investigation Centre in relation to the following fires:

• Watton Sports Centre on April 8

• Straw bale fire at Watton Airfield on February 16

• Industrial unit fire at Griston Road, Watton on April 11

• Shoplifting at Spar, Vulcan Place, Carbrooke on April 24

Both teenagers have been released on conditional bail until June 10 while enquiries continue.