Van destroyed in fire in underground car park '“ REGIONAL

A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital after a van was destroyed by a  blaze in an underground car park.Â
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Nov 2018, 13:28 BST
Updated 14th Nov 2018, 14:31 BST
Van fire in underground car park. Picture: Hampshire Fire and RescueVan fire in underground car park. Picture: Hampshire Fire and Rescue
Van fire in underground car park. Picture: Hampshire Fire and Rescue

The abandoned Peugeot Expert van was set on fire at around 8.30pm on Monday (November 12) at Cabot House, The Compass, Southampton. 

A 19-year-old man, who discovered the fire and alerted residents, suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.

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Police are investigating the incident as arson. 

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Detective Constable Gary Allsopp, said: '˜We'd like to speak to anyone who was in the area of The Compass around the time of the incident. 

'˜Did you see anyone in, or running away from, the area? Do you have any information about who may be responsible?

'˜I would urge anyone with information to call us on 101 quoting 44180425547.' 

Anyone with information should contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting 4418042554