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Police investigate arson attack on van in Sidmouth

By Philippa Davies 29th Dec 2020

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Local News by Philippa Davies 29th Dec 2020

The A3052, near the spot where the van was set alight. Picture: Google Maps

A van has been destroyed in an arson attack in Sidmouth.

The white Ford Transit was set alight deliberately in a layby on the A3052 at The Bowd on Friday, December 18.

Police are appealing for witnesses or relevant dash cam footage.

The fire was started between 2.45pm and 3.10pm in the layby just before the Tipton St John junction.

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or telephone 101, quoting crime reference CR/106705/20.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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