Arson investigation launched following car fire in Eastfield

Police and Firefighters attended the car fire on Friday evening

Police in Eastfield were called to High Garth, Eastfield following the report of a vehicle being set ablaze at around 9:19pm on Friday evening (March14).

North Yorkshire Fire Service also attended to put the fire out.

Officers are currently investigating this as a suspected arson and are appealing for the community’s help.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “If you live on or near High Garth or were passing by about the time of the incident, and you have CCTV cameras, or doorbell cameras, dash cameras or cycle cams, we are asking that you could check your recorded footage.

“If you see something in your footage, or know any information which you feel may assist the investigation, we are appealing for you to contact us.

“Please call 101 and speak to our Control Room. Alternatively, you can visit our website https://orlo.uk/Zk3pS

“If you want to provide anonymous information via Crimestoppers, you can call 0800 555 111.”

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