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Witness appeal following reported arson in Weymouth

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a reported suspicious fire in a shed in Weymouth.

At around 3.20pm on Thursday 13 February 2025, it is alleged that a shed was set on fire in Farwell Crescent.

Officers attended and a 45-year-old man from Weymouth was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Police Constable Harry Chaplin, of Weymouth police, said: “Thankfully nobody was injured, but significant damage was caused to the shed and contents inside it.

“I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area around the relevant time to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250021635. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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