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Oct 2023
Police enquiries continue into Pateley Bridge petrol station attempted arson
Police enquiries are ongoing into an attempted arson at a petrol station in Pateley Bridge.
The incident happened between 1.45am and 2.45am on Sunday, May 14, at the Dales Market Corner petrol station in the town.
Officers at North Yorkshire Police said two men walked onto the forecourt, placed a backpack in the area and set it alight. The backpack then self-extinguished.
The force has confirmed that enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
It comes as two men were arrested in connection with the attempted arson following the incident.
Dales Market Corner petrol station in Pateley Bridge.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on May 14 on suspicion of arson and criminal damage. He was interviewed and later released on conditional bail.
A second man, 45, was arrested on June 5 in connection with the incident. He was bailed while enquiries continue.
Meanwhile, police have reiterated an appeal to the public to get in touch if they have any information or can identify the man in CCTV images issued by the force.
A police statement added:
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