Police appeal after arson attack

Police in Poole are appealing for witnesses and information following a fire at Woodville-Streeton Ltd, a vehicle repair garage on Sterte Avenue.

The fire was started between 7.45pm and 9pm on Wednesday 28 April and caused damage to the garage’s workshop as well as two vehicles parked in the yard. Fortunately no one was hurt as a result of the blaze.

Poole Police are currently appealing for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious.

They are looking for two teenage boys who they believe may have important information in relation to the incident.

One of the boys was seen spraying water on the fire with a hosepipe. He is described as being white, around 15, about five feet five inches tall with dark hair and wearing a blue or green tracksuit jacket, The second boy is believed to be the same age, also white and of a similar height to the first.

Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Dorset Police in confidence on 01305 222 222 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.