Number of arrests rise as police investigate Leegomery arson attacks
Police in Telford have arrested a further two suspects as they continue to investigate a spate of arsons attacks on vehicles in the Leegomery area last week.
The latest arrests were made yesterday when a 16-year-old and 18-year-old were questioned by police.
The number of arrests made now stands at six including two youths aged 16 and 15, a 20-year-old and 18-year-old who were arrested and later released on police bail last week.
Extra police resources have been patrolling the area following the series of arson attacks which occurred last week.
During the early hours of Wednesday morning seven vehicles parked in Leegate Avenue, Chepstow Drive, Cheltneham Court, Anson Drive, Aintree Close and Halifax Drive were set alight, two were completely destroyed.
On Wednesday evening an eight car was set alight in Leegate Avenue at around 8.20pm.
Five further small fires involving vehicles on Acacia Drive occurred just after midnight on Thursday morning. All the fires were out by the time firefighters from Wellington arrived at the scene
Anyone who has information about the fires is asked to contact police in Telford on 0300 333 3000. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.
