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24

Jul 2023

Last Updated: 24/07/2023
Crime
Crime

Investigation continues into Pateley Bridge petrol station attempted arson

by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

| 24 Jul, 2023
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Dales Market Corner petrol station in Pateley Bridge.

Investigations are ongoing into an attempted arson at a petrol station in Pateley Bridge, police have said.

The incident happened between 1.45am and 2.45am on Sunday, May 14, at the Dales Market Corner petrol station in the town.

According to North Yorkshire Police, two men walked onto the forecourt, placed a backpack in the area and set it alight. The backpack then self-extinguished.

Two men were arrested in connection with the attempted arson following the incident.

A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson, while a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage.



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Both have since been released on conditional bail and no charges have been issued.

A police spokesperson said today that an investigation into the attempted arson is ongoing.

Jill Cowling, detective inspector from Harrogate CID, said previously:

“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.”