Detectives launch fresh appeal following Clifton arson

A business premises was damaged during the incident on February 14 earlier this year

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 30th May 2023

Detectives are continuing their investigations following an arson in Clifton earlier this year.

Avon and Somerset Police say the blaze caused 'considerable' damage to a building on the 14th of February - nobody was injured.

They've now released CCTV of someone they'd like to speak to in connection with the incident on Regent Street, which happened at approximately 23:25 that night.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "We are investigating a suspected suspicious fire at a business premises in Regent Street that happened at approximately 11.25pm on Tuesday 14 February.

"Enquiries have been carried out since the incident and CCTV footage shows an individual in the area at around that time who officers wish to speak to.

"We appreciate the footage is not the clearest but hope someone may recognise the distinctive olive green jacket they are wearing and be able to help us identify them.

"The person is described as being approximately 5ft 8ins, of average build and wearing black jeans."

If you can assist the police with their enquiries, call 101 and quote reference number 5223036698, use the Police's Online Appeals Form, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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