Police investigate Woodside car fire
An investigation has been launched following a car fire in Woodside outside an address on Wantage on Sunday, police believe the car was set alight deliberately.
At around 8.15pm, it appears that an unknown individual smashed a window on a silver Peugeot 206 that was parked on the street and then used matches or a lighter to set fire to the back seat.
The fire was seen by a local resident and the fire service was quickly called to deal with it. However, around £500 of damage was caused before the fire was put out.
Detective Constable Allan Black, from CID at Malinsgate Police Station, said:
"We are keen to hear from anyone who may know anything about this fire, or who was responsible for starting it.
"We are looking at the possibility that it's linked to an incident that occurred overnight on the Saturday (14 January) into Sunday where the same vehicle had all four of its tyres slashed.
"As it appears these two incidents may be linked we'd obviously like to speak to anyone who might be able to identify a reason why this vehicle might have been targeted.
"Anyone with information about these incidents, or who believes they may know who's responsible, is asked to contact investigating officers on 0300 333 3000.
"Alternatively, please remember that Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously 0800 555 111."
