This in from police, in their own words. Ed
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information to a suspected arson at a building site on the Isle of Wight on Friday, May 3.
Between 6.00pm and 6.30pm it appears that a fire was deliberately set at David Wilson Homes site in East Cowes causing damage to a materials store and contents as well as fencing and a nearby motor vehicle.
Investigating officer, Det Con. Vicky Hayward said:
“We are taking this matter very seriously as the fire was started close to residential property and local people were understandably concerned.
“Witnesses report seeing two youths seen near the security gates to the site at about 6.00pm.
“They are both described as between 13 and 14-years-old, of medium build. One was wearing dark jeans and a dark grey hoody and the other was wearing a plum brown coloured hoody with blue jeans.
“However, we are particularly interested in trying to identify two youths seen on the site just after 6.00pm. One was wearing a blue hoody and the other a bright yellow t-shirt.
“We would urge them or members of the public who recognise the descriptions and saw anyone wearing similar clothing out in the East Cowes area around the time of the fire or acting suspiciously to come forward to speak to police.”
Get in touch
Anyone with information or footage of the fire can contact DC Vicky Hayward at Newport DCID by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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