Appeal to trace two men following suspected arson in Newcastle
The attack caused £15,000 worth of damage in Walker on 21st June
Officers investigating a suspected arson which caused £15,000 worth of damage have released the images of two men they would like to speak with.
At around 9.30pm on June 21, police received a report that some industrial bins on Bath Street Industrial Estate in Walker had been set alight. The fire then spread to a nearby industrial causing significant damage to the electrical shutters valued at £15,000.
The offenders have then made off from the scene before police and firefighters were contacted.
The incident is being treated as an arson at this time and officers have already carried out a range of enquiries to try and locate those responsible, including reviewing CCTV footage.
Officers have now issued the following images of two males they believe were in the area at the time of the incident, who might be able to assist with enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by emailing 2257@northumbria.pnn.police.uk or using the Tell us Something option on the police website quoting log 1147 210621.