Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following arson and burglaries at beach huts in Bournemouth.
Dorset Police was called by the fire service at 2.40am on Saturday 6 February 2021 to a report that three beach huts were on fire at Hengistbury Head.
Officers attended and established that a further 30 beach huts had been broken into. It is not known at this time whether anything was stolen.
There was nobody inside any of the beach huts and no one was injured during the incident.
A full investigation is underway and a cordon is in place to allow for a thorough examination of the scene to take place.
Detective Inspector Andrew Kennard, of Bournemouth CID, said: “There has been considerable damage caused to a large number of beach huts and I would like to reassure the community that we are carrying out detailed enquiries into the incident.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and either witnessed what happened or saw any suspicious activity to please get in touch.
“I would also urge residents in the nearby surrounding area to check their home CCTV systems for any relevant footage to assist my investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210022214. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.
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