A READING man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after cars in Earley and Woodley were set on fire.
The first incident took place around 7.30pm on Thursday, December 22, at an address in Rosedale Crescent in Earley.
A black Fiat 500, with a 22 year registration plate, was set on fire.
The second incident took place at a home in Harding Road in Woodley, around 10pm on Christmas Eve.
In this case, a 53 plate silver Mercedes Sprinter van was set on fire.
Nobody was injured in either incident, but both vehicles were destroyed.
A 36-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of arson and released on police bail until Thursday, March 23.
Investigating officer PC Danielle Scott, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “I am appealing to anybody who has information about either incident to please contact Thames Valley Police.
“If anybody was in the area at the time of either incident and has dash-cam or CCTV you have not already sent to the police then I would urge you to contact us.
“You can do so by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220576939.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
