Investigation Continues Into Suspected Arson In Ventnor

This in from the police, in their own words. Ed

FireDetectives are continuing to investigate a report of a suspected arson in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

Officers were called at 6.21pm on Saturday, July 30, 2011 to the Garden Industrial Estate in Lowtherville Road.

Separate fires affected three buildings on the industrial estate.

Ventnor male arrested
A 22-year-old man from Ventnor, Isle of Wight was arrested on suspicion of arson at 1.40am on Sunday, July 31, 2011. He was taken to Newport Police Station for questioning and bailed until September 21, 2011 pending further enquiries.

Police are appealing for more information from witnesses who may have noticed anybody acting suspiciously in the area of the industrial estate between 6pm and 8pm on Saturday, July 30, 2011.

Get in touch
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Vici Hayward at Newport Police Station by phoning 101 or emailing through the website.

From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call police on 0845 045 45 45.

Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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