This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
At about 4.30am on Thursday, August 29, a firework was put through the letterbox at an address in Maxted Close, Cowes causing some minor damage and burning the carpet.
Around the same time Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue service were tackling a bin fire in Seaview Road at the junction of Maxted Close. In this case a number of domestic rubbish bags had been set alight.
Investigating Officer, PC Matt Tasker of Newport DCID said:
“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the vicinity at that time.
“Both incidents could have had far more serious consequences and it is fortunate that no one was injured.”
Get in touch
Anyone with information can contact PC Matt Tasker at Newport DCID by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
