Skip fire in Parkgate was arson attack

A SKIP was set alight in an arson attack in Parkgate last night.

Firefighters from Rotherham station were called to the deliberate fire on Beale Way at 9.55pm and came away at 10.30pm, a spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said.

A crew from Aston station was called to a deliberate car fire on Gray Avenue, Swallownest, at 12.30am today and came away at 2.20am, added the spokesperson.