FIREFIGHTERS were called to Westborough Primary School in Westcliff this morning (Monday).
A fire was started in a disabled toilet and caused smoke damage to a classroom.
Police and the fire service are investigating. Assistant Divisional Officer Martin Powell said: "We are treating it as deliberate."
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