Crime, Weymouth | Posted on October 7th, 2024 | return to news
Man dies in suspected arson attack in Weymouth
The fire took place in Southdown Road and police are keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with CCTV footage.
A fire which killed a man in his 70s in Southdown Road on Friday 4 October is suspected as being arson.
Following the report received at 10.59am on Friday 4 October, Dorset Police attended the scene, along with the fire and ambulance services.
Very sadly, a man in his 70s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His family has been informed.
A man in his 60s was also taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
Following further enquiries into the cause of the fire, it is believed to be suspicious and detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) have launched a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Third, of the MCIT, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly died in this fire and officers are supporting them and keeping them updated with the progress of our investigation.
“We are treating this fire as suspicious and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any unusual activity in the area of Southdown Road during the morning of Friday 4 October, or who has any information that might assist our enquiries.
“I would urge residents in the vicinity with home CCTV systems or doorbell cameras, as well as motorists with dashcam fitted who may have been in the area, to please review any footage for anything that might help our investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240152830. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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