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Last Updated: 30/10/2025
Ripon
Ripon

Arsonists set Land Rover on fire in Ripon

by John Plummer

| 30 Oct, 2025
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North Yorkshire Police has said it believes a Land Rover fire in Ripon was started deliberately.

Police were alerted to the fire on Sandy Lane on Sunday, October 26. Firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Officers today (October 30) appealed for witnesses. In a statement, the force said:

“The vehicle was an open top Land Rover. the fire was believed to have been started deliberately.

“We are appealing to anyone with any information that could assist our investigation to come forward.”

Anyone with information is urged to email rod.bloxham@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 and ask for PC 520 Rod Bloxham.

You can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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