A CHARITY which gives support to families and teenage mothers has seen its premises torched in a second night of violence in Huddersfield.
The premises of Home Start which is based at Coule Royd, Dalton, was badly damaged after a fire bomb was thrown through the window.
A room which is used to support teenage mothers and their babies was badly damaged by the fire, which was attended by crews from Huddersfield fire station.
Theresa Burke, of the charity, said: “It is heartbreaking. We are a charity and it’s hard times for everyone.
“We’ve been here for more than five years but have been established for 12. We have supported hundreds and thousands of families in that time. While we realise it’s not personal, this attack feels like such a kick in the teeth.
“We are providing support for families in this community and across Huddersfield.
“The room which has been attacked was used specifically for teenage mums and their babies. We are devastated.”
Charity workers had to wait yesterday to start the clean-up until forensic experts, police and fire investigators had completed their examinations.