Police search for teenagers after Wiltshire 'arson' attacks

There has been a spate of 'arson' attacks in Wiltshire <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
There has been a spate of 'arson' attacks in Wiltshire (Image: Getty Images)
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Police are looking for three masked teenagers after a spate of “arson” incidents in a Wiltshire town.

An investigation has been launched into a string of fires in Westbury, which police believe were started deliberately.

Multiple household wheelie bins and commercial bins, as well as garden fencing and a shed, were set on fire between 11pm on May 19 and 4am on May 20.

The fires took place around the High Street, Edward Street, Eden Vale Road, Indigo Gardens, Eastleigh Court, Station Road and West End Road.

Three males, who police believe to be teenagers and were all wearing face coverings, were spotted in the area around the time of the fires.



Anybody with CCTV covering the affected areas, or anyone who witnessed anything suspicious, has been urged to come forward.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We are investigating a series of incidents of arson in Westbury and would urge anyone with information to get in touch.

“Three males, all believed to be teenagers, wearing dark clothing and face coverings, were seen in the area around this time.

“If you can help, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54260060161.”

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