The shop was damaged after a sofa was set on fire outside the building
Sue Ryder charity shop has ‘temporarily closed’ after a fire this week(Image: Google Street View)
A Kings Heath charity shop has ‘temporarily closed’ after an arson attack on the high street.
Sue Ryder is a charity shop which cares for people suffering from bereavement and people with neurological conditions and terminal illnesses.
The shop, which opened in 2012, sells a mixture of everything, ranging from books and outfits to gadgets and appliances.
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West Midlands Fire Service confirmed reports of a fire on the evening of June 2.
The damage was caused by a sofa set on fire on the high street which spread to the shop.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We were called after fire spread to premises in High Street, Kings Heath, at around 11.10pm on 2 June.
“This is being treated as arson and anyone with information can contact us via 101 and quote 20/261374/25.”
Despite the incident, it’s not expected Sue Ryder will remain shut for long.
Sue Ryder Kings Heath announced the closure on social media and said they expect to re-open within the ‘next four weeks’.
Eva Worsall posted: “This is awful, hope you are able to get things sorted soon and hope all staff are okay.”
And Emma Stockbridge added: “When you know more about re-opening, I would love to help you all get back on your feet.
“I’ll have a good sort-out of clothes too.”
Sue Ryder is located on 143 High St, King’s Heath, Birmingham B14 6DG