Torrington suspected arson attacks believed to be linked

Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of suspected arson attacks in a Devon town.

Officers investigating the attacks in Torrington, which have happened in the Torridge Vale area, believe they are linked.

Police said a vehicle and two caravans had been targeted.

Officers said no injuries had been reported, but added they could have had "serious consequences".

On Thursday 7 July at about 21:00 BST, police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire at a caravan on Rolle Road.

The second fire happened in the early hours of Friday 8 July on South Street when an unknown offender set a vehicle alight before fleeing the scene, police said.

The latest blaze took place on Rolle Road on Sunday between 21:00 and 01:30 on Monday when a caravan was set on fire causing "significant damage".

The force is asking anyone with any information to get in touch, quoting crime reference CR/060601/22.

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