POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a fire at a disused school in Furnace Green yesterday afternoon (Thursday June 7).
Sussex Police said officers have arrested six boys on suspicion of arson - three 15-year-olds, two 14-year-olds and a 13-year-old.
Emergency services were called to the North East Professional Centre, formerly Robert May School, at around 12:50pm.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the fire or has any information to contact Crawley detectives on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“The cause of the fire is still be assessed along with the extent of damage.”