Update – arrest in connection with series of reported arson incidents in Poole
Officers investigating a series of reported arson offences in a Poole street have made an arrest.
Neighbourhood officers have been leading an ongoing investigation into a series of incidents in Princess Road, with at least 14 reports of suspected arsons, including several vehicle fires, between Friday 8 December 2023 and Sunday 24 November 2024.
Following detailed enquiries, a local man aged in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of arson and he has been released on police bail as officers carry out further investigative work.
Sergeant Euan Douglas, of the Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We have been continuing to work with our partners in the local authority and fire service in response to this series of reported incidents and have been conducting additional patrols alongside our investigation.
“We have also been engaging regularly with the local community around this issue and would like to thank them for their support and assistance during our enquiries. We would continue to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police.”