FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a suspicious blaze in an Ipswich children's play area.

FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a suspicious blaze in an Ipswich children's play area.

A crew was called at just after 8.50pm yesterday to the play area in Bramford Lane where grassland was alight.

It is thought the fire, which was under control within ten minutes, was started deliberately, and police officers also attended the scene to investigate.