Arrest and further appeal over minibus fire at Silk Mills in Taunton

The fire on Thursday destroyed council minibuses

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 25th Aug 2023

Avon and Somerset Police says the investigation into a fire yesterday (Thursday 24 August) which destroyed council minibuses in Taunton continues.

Officers were called to the blaze at a Somerset Council secure vehicle compound in Silk Mills Lane at about 1.50am.

A man arrested later the same day on suspicion of arson has since been released on conditional police bail as enquiries continue.

Police would still like to hear from anyone who was in the Silk Mills Road area between midnight and 2am on Thursday, especially if you have dashcam or other footage.

If you can help, you are being asked to call 101 and give the reference 5223204747.

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