HUNDREDS of filmgoers had to be evacuated from a cinema after a "deliberate" fire broke out.

This was at Cineworld in Llandudno Junction on Sunday, July 11.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire was believed to be "deliberate ignition".

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We were called at 4.50pm yesterday to an incident at Cineworld. One crew attended the incident and it was under control by 7.11pm.

"There was 100 per cent fire damage to a toilet roll holder and 10 per cent fire damage to the cubicle and 70 per cent smoke damage to the bathroom."

Cineworld Llandudno posted on Facebook: "Thank you for your kind messages of support. We are all fine. The building will remain closed for now but everyone is safe and well.

"Thank you from all of us to those that had to leave their films early for your understanding during a challenging moment."

People who were evacuated or had a booking for Sunday night are asked to call 0330 333 4444 or customer.services@cineworld.co.uk for a refund.

*Cineworld Llandudno have since posted that they are opening at 1pm today (July 12).