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Witnesses sought by police after suspected arson attack in Bath

Tuesday 7th October 2025 Bath Echo News Team Crime

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Avon & Somerset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following a suspected arson attack in Bath yesterday evening, Monday 6th October.

Officers say the window of a blue Vauxhall Corsa was reportedly forced open before an accelerant was believed to have been used to set fire to the vehicle.

The fire service attended to put out the fire, which is believed to have been started between 10pm and 10.30pm in The Oval.

Substantial damage was caused to the vehicle and the fire, which is being treated as deliberate.

Increased patrols and house-to-house and CCTV enquiries have been carried out, but police are appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward.

Anybody with CCTV or doorbell footage of the incident, or the moments leading up to it or immediately afterwards, are asked to call police on 101 quoting reference number 5225280733 or complete their online appeals form here.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded, and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.

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