ALLOTMENT sheds were destroyed in a possible arson attack in Chingford.

A range of sheds burnt to the ground at Hoxton Manor Allotments, behind Salisbury Hall Gardens, in Chingford Road, last Thursday.

A total of 20 firefighters were called to the blaze at 8.55pm and battled the flames for more than an hour.

An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.