A CHARITY project in St Albans has been targeted by arsonists.

Police say a blaze was deliberately started in a barrel on the Earthworks site in Hixberry Lane, which then spread to nearby wooden shelters.

Is is believed the arson attack took place between 6pm on Wednesday, June 1, and 8.30am on Thursday, June 2.

A separate fire was also started at the back of the shelters.

The Earthworks project engages those with learning difficulties in gardening and carpentry.

In November last year the Review awarded the charity a £10,000 through our parent company Gannett and its grant scheme.

PC Chris Fisher said: “This is heartless, mindless vandalism callously caused by individuals without a care for the impact they will cause on those who use this facility.

“The site is funded by donations and grants, so has impacted the site organisers greatly as well."

Anyone with information can telephone phone on 0845 330 0222.