Police are launching an arson investigation after a tent was set on fire with a sleeping man inside. The incident took place at around 6.30pm on February 4, at Willsbridge Mill Nature Reserve.
The man in the tent was woken by the smell of smoke and was able to escape the tent before the fire took hold. Police are treating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life.
Investigating officer PC Joel Williams said: “The victim is extremely lucky to have escaped this incident without injury as tents are highly flammable. If you were in the nature reserve on Saturday evening and saw anything suspicious please get in touch.
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“This is a serious offence and while we’re investigating who’s responsible, we’ve also provided advice and support to the victim to help him keep himself safe.”
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223028078, or complete an online appeals form.
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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