This in from the police, in their own words, Ed
Police are appealing for information after a number of vehicles were set on fire in Newport.
The incidents occurred between 2am and 3.30am on Saturday, 27 July. Police and Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service attended the scenes and initial enquiries indicate that it was a deliberate act.
Two vehicles were set alight whilst parked in Drill Hall Road car park in Newport, subsequent damage was also caused to vehicles parked nearby.
A further two vehicles were set alight in nearby Alexandra Lane and a motorbike parked in nearby Lugley Street had its fuel and coolant lines stolen, which is also believed to be linked.
Many of the vehicles involved were owned by holiday makers who had clothing and possessions in the vehicles at the time.
A 17-year-old man is in custody at Newport Police Station.
Get in touch
Anyone with any information or witnessed or found anything suspicious in the vicinity of the crime, or has had damage to their vehicle or property in the area, please contact DC Vici Hayward at Newport Police Station on 101 or calling Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
