PUBLIC toilets in Cowes have now reopened, following safety checks after a fire on Tuesday morning.

Police and fire crews were called to the toilets at the Cut, off the High Street, at 6am on December 11, and extinguished the fire by 7.10am.

Town mayor, Cllr Paul Fuller, said the fire followed recent incidents were toilet roll holders had also been vandalised.

He said: "This is a sad incident of thoughtless vandalism and the Town Council will press for the highest charges to be brought against those responsible.

"Cowes Town Council are committed to investing in our public toilets and it is a sad reflection on our town that our local precept payers will need to foot the bill to pay to repair damage caused.

"From our perspective, residents would sooner see these toilets refurbished and upgraded.”"

The remaining cubicles have now reopened following safety checks on the electrics serving the toilets.

The damaged cubicle will remain closed until repairs have been undertaken.

The town council said anyone with any information on the incident, should contact the Police on 101.