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Appeal for Information Following Spate of Arsons in Filey

Monday, 3 April 2023 11:24

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for anyone who may have any information to assist with an investigation into a spate of arsons in Filey.

On the evening of Wednesday 15 March 2023 several fires were started at the rear of properties on West Avenue. The following day on Thursday 16 March 2023 there were instances of fires started on Pasture Crescent and Station Avenue. On Saturday 01 April 2023 there was a further incident when a property was set alight at Lowfield Caravan Park. All the incidents occurred between 3pm and 8pm.

North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation and is working with fire investigators from North Yorkshire Fire Service to identifying those who are responsible.

PC Harry Rushworth from the Filey Response Team commented:

“At this time, it’s fortunate that nobody has been seriously hurt.

We’re now asking the public to assist us with any information that will help us identify those involved.

This could CCTV camera footage, ring doorbell or dash cam footage. We would also be keen to hear from anyone who has noticed a person’s clothes that smell distinctly of smoke.

High-visibility patrols will be taking place within the Filey area to provide reassurance and schools will also be visited after the Easter break to discuss fire safety.

If you have any information that can assist the investigation, then please contact officers immediately. You can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Jacob Rushworth. Alternatively, you can email jacob.rushworth@northyorkshire.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police refence number 12230057858 when passing information."

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