Police have launched an appeal for information following a suspicious fire, which destroyed a gym at Wickham last week.
Emergency services were called to the Air Locker Newcastle on Albert Street just after midnight on Friday 23 January after reports of smoke coming from the building.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews attended and discovered a blaze on the ground floor before extinguishing it.
However, the premises sustained smoke and water damage.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene, which was forensically examined.
Newcastle detectives have since started inquiries into the incident under Strike Force Halesworth, which might be related to another similar fire on the night of 20 January.
They’ve now released CCTV footage of two men, and a small, light-coloured vehicle seen in the area about the time of fire.
Police are asking members of the public if they saw anyone acting suspiciously last Friday night, or have dashcam footage, to contact them.
The first male is described as medium height and build, wearing long pants, a hooded jumper and joggers.
A second man is described as medium to thin build, wearing long pants, hooded jumper, socks and slides.
Anyone with information about the incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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