An amusement arcade has been destroyed in a fire that broke out on Boxing Day.

Emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, in South Shields, on Friday shortly before 19:00 GMT, following reports of a fire.

No one was injured in the blaze, which badly damaged the arcade near the Dinosaur Cove attraction.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) said six fire engines and specialist appliances were sent to the scene and the fire was extinguished by 03:30 GMT on Saturday.