An arson incident took place in a York village yesterday (28 July), and police are appealing for information.
It happened at around 6pm, when a large fire was deliberately started on the grassland behind Rowley Court, in Earswick.
Huntington firefighters and police officers attended the scene, and police are hoping to speak to anyone who may have seen a group of four youths in the area at the time.
Location
The four individuals who were in the area, three males and one female, are all believed to be in their mid-teens and were wearing dark clothing.
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue reported the fire to measure 20 x 6 metres, and they used knapsacks and beaters to extinguish the flames.
If you have any information that could help police with their investigation, get in touch.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Benjamin Portwine
- Email Benjamin Portwine
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250140095