Suspected arsonists targeted a building behind a community pub in St Albans yesterday (Sunday) morning.

Herts Advertiser: The laundry out house was used by a number of people living in mobile homesThe laundry out house was used by a number of people living in mobile homes (Image: Archant)

A laundry out house in Norman Close behind the King Offa pub was allegedly set alight at about 4.50am, causing extensive damage to the building.

A number of people living in mobile homes nearby use it and have now been left without electricity. No one was hurt.

Investigations are ongoing.

Herts Advertiser: The fire is being investigated by policeThe fire is being investigated by police (Image: Archant)