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Vehicle fire in Weymouth believed to be suspicious

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a vehicle fire in Weymouth.

Dorset Police received a report at around 1.50am on Monday 19 October 2026 of a vehicle fire in Dorchester Road, in the Redlands area.

The fire service extinguished the fire, and it was subsequently reported that the cause was believed to be suspicious.

Police Constable Sam Farmer, of Weymouth police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this fire, and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please come forward.

“I would also ask any motorists who were travelling in the area around the relevant time to please review any dashcam footage for anything that might assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260163602. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

Redlands Weymouth - Google
Redlands Weymouth - Google