Police investigate series of small fires in Dorchester

Fire crews have been called out to a series of small fires started around Dorchester

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 1st Dec 2021

Police are investigating a series of small fires being started in Dorchester.

Plastic items have been set alight at the old tennis courts, River Walks and Trinity Street.

Police say they'll continue to patrol the area.

A spokesperson for Dorchester Police said:

"The fire service has attended and young people have been seen to flee the scene.

"Please report at the time if this behaviour is witnessed."

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