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Appeal for witnesses after arson in Whitley

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Saturday, October 28, 2023 8:59 am
in Crime, Reading
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Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an arson in Reading.

The incident occurred at approximately 6.50am on Friday, October 27, at an address on Monksbarn.

The offender poured a liquid accelerant over two cars parked on a residential driveway and set them on fire before making off towards Cressingham Road.

The fire was extinguished by the fire service and no one was injured.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Matthew Rees said: “We believe that this fire was started deliberately so we are investigating it as an arson.

“I would like to appeal to anybody who may have camera footage in the area, witnessed any suspicious activity or have any information regarding this incident, to please get in touch.

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“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230279202.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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