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15

May 2023

Last Updated: 15/05/2023
Crime
Crime

Police release CCTV images after Pateley Bridge petrol station attempted arson

by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

| 15 May, 2023
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CCTV images released by North Yorkshire Police following an attempted arson in Pateley Bridge.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to after an attempted arson in Pateley Bridge.

Officers say the incident happened between 1.45am and 2.45am on Sunday (May 14) at the Dales Market Corner petrol station in the town.

Two men walked onto the forecourt, placed a backpack in the area and set it alight. The backpack then self-extinguished.

Yesterday afternoon, officers arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of arson and criminal damage. He was interviewed and later released on conditional bail.

North Yorkshire Police has now appealed for the public to help with further information which may assist with the ongoing investigation.

Jill Cowling, detective inspector from Harrogate CID, said:

“We’re treating this incident as deliberate, and enquiries are continuing.  Thankfully no one was injured, but we will be increasing police activity in the area to provide additional reassurance to the public.
“As part of the ongoing police investigation I’m now appealing for people to come forward about any suspicious activity at the location on the night of Saturday 13 and in the early hours of Sunday 14 May 2023.”


Anyone with any information is asked to email Jill.Cowling@northyorkshire.police.uk or you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Jill Cowling.



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