Tent with 2 people inside urinated on and set fire to
The arson attack happened on a Dorset beach
Two people have managed to escape after their tent was deliberately set fire to on a Dorset beach.
Officers investigating a fire that was believed to have been started deliberately in Lyme Regis are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report of a fire involving a tent on Monmouth Beach, which happened between 9pm on Monday 9 May and 3am on Tuesday 10 May 2022. It was reported that someone urinated on the tent, before setting it on fire.
Two people were inside the tent at the time and one of them sustained an injury to their hand.
Police Constable Kirsti Frecknall, of Lyme Regis Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Thankfully the victims were able to escape from the tent before they sustained serious injuries.
“I have been carrying out enquiries into this incident and it is believed that there was a small gathering taking place around a campfire at the time of the incident.
“I would urge anyone who was at this gathering and witnessed what happened, or anyone who may have information about who was responsible, to please come forward.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220074020.