Portsmouth police probe after Mercedes destroyed in arson attack in Buckland

A CAR has been destroyed in an arson attack in Buckland.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 17th Feb 2021, 12:58 GMT
Updated 17th Feb 2021, 13:00 GMT
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Firefighters tackled the blaze at the parked Mercedes A180 SE on Monday after it was set alight between 11pm and 11.30pm.

Portsmouth police are now investigating the arson attack.

A Hampshire police spokeswoman said: ‘Officers investigating are keen to speak with anyone who may have been in the area at the time or who has any information.

A Mercedes on fire in Buckingham Green, Buckland, Portsmouth, on Monday, February 15. Picture: Chris SavageA Mercedes on fire in Buckingham Green, Buckland, Portsmouth, on Monday, February 15. Picture: Chris Savage
A Mercedes on fire in Buckingham Green, Buckland, Portsmouth, on Monday, February 15. Picture: Chris Savage
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‘Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of the area or the car?’

Call 101 with any information quoting 44210057954.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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