Crime | Posted on January 6th, 2025 | return to news
Vehicle fire in Holton Heath suspected as arson
Two men were acting suspiciously in the area and police are keen to identify them and to find out if anyone has CCTV footage.
Dorset Police suspect that a vehicle fire outside an address in Holton Heath was arson as men were reported to be acting suspiciously in the area.
A report was received at 11.10pm on Thursday 2 January and following initial enquiries, it is believed the white Nissan Qashqai was set alight maliciously.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Constable Thomas Pocock, of Dorset Police, said: “We have liaised with colleagues from the fire service and the current assessment is that this incident was not accidental.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area at the relevant time to please come forward.
“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen two men acting suspiciously. They are described as white, with one wearing a light coloured hooded tracksuit with his hood up and lower part of his face covered, and the other wearing darker clothing with a coat, black trousers and black shoes and holding a phone torch.
“Also, I am keen to hear from nearby residents with doorbell or CCTV cameras or motorists with dashcam who were driving in the area and may have captured relevant footage that might assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250000901. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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