Burnt out car found in New Forest

Police investigating after vehicle destroyed by fire

Remains of a Kia Sportage discovered at Godshill in the New Forest
Author: Mike DraperPublished 28th Nov 2021

The remains of a Kia Sportage have been discovered this morning at a New Forest beauty spot (28 Nov).

Charred remains of the car appeared sometime overnight on open forest land near the Godshill car park.

The Kia Sportage was destroyed by fire

A Hampshire Police officer at the scene did not confirm for Greatest Hits Radio Salisbury where the vehicle had come from, or if it had been involved in an incident.

Criminals are known to use the New Forest to dump stolen cars before deliberately setting them alight to destroy any evidence.

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