A deliberate fire involving grass, shrubbery, and hedges was reported in Gloucestershire over the weekend, with authorities attributing the act to a group of teenagers.
Emergency services responded promptly to the blaze near Regent Close in Brockworth at approximately 8.15pm on Sunday, 9 August.
Following the incident, officers reviewed CCTV footage from the vicinity as part of their investigation. They are urging anyone who was in the area and witnessed the event or saw the group of teenagers to come forward and provide information.
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In particular, police are eager to speak to two females believed to be under the age of 18 who were present at the scene around the time of the fire. One was described as wearing blue shorts, a white t-shirt, and black Adidas trainers. The other was noted to be in black trousers, a black top, carrying a pink handbag, and wearing white trainers.
Gloucestershire Police stated, “We are appealing for witnesses to a suspected arson which occurred in Brockworth over the weekend. Anyone with information is asked to complete the online form quoting occurrence number 53260068678.”