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CCTV image released following arson attack in Crewe

Thursday, 24 January 2019 13:52

Police have released a CCTV image of a male they want to speak to in connection with an arson attack in Crewe.

At around 7.40pm on Thursday 17 January a stack of pallets were set alight at the rear of the B&M warehouse at Market Centre.

The fire caused extensive damage to the rear doors, outside lights and railings before being extinguished by firefighters.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and officers believe that the male in the CCTV image may be able to help with their investigation.

They are urging anyone who recognises him or believes they may know who he is to get in touch.

Police Constable Helen Harrison said: “We believe the male in the CCTV image may have important information to help with our ongoing investigation into an arson incident in Crewe.

“Thankfully no-one was injured as a result of the fire, which damaged a commercial building at Market Centre.

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