Appeal for witnesses after suspected arson in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after a car fire that is believed to have been started deliberately in Weymouth.
Dorset Police was called at 9.32pm on Sunday 22 October 2023 to a report of a car fire in Carlton Road South.
Damage was caused to two other vehicles that were parked nearby.
Officers attended with the fire service and following initial enquiries, a 52-year-old man from Weymouth was arrested on suspicion of arson.
Detective Sergeant Claire Lloyd, of Dorset Police, said: “Thankfully, nobody was injured during this incident.
“I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area to please come forward.
“Also, I would ask residents who live in the area to please check their home CCTV systems between 9pm and 10pm on Sunday 22 October 2023 for any relevant footage to assist our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230167985. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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