Posted: Tue 12th Jun 2018

Police appeal as classic car destroyed after ‘suspicious blaze’ in Acton

Wrexham.com for people living in or visiting the Wrexham area
This article is old - Published: Tuesday, Jun 12th, 2018

Shortly after 3.25am this morning North Wales Fire & Rescue Service and North Wales Police attended the report of a car on fire in Acton Park Community Centre on Overton Way.

Police say the vehicle, a Morris 1800 was destroyed by the blaze, the circumstances of which are being treated as suspicious by local Police.

Local Sergeant Vic Powell said “The Morris was left parked by the owner in the car park and an initial examination by North Wales Fire & North Wales Police point towards a deliberate ignition and so a criminal investigation is underway.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time who saw any suspicious persons or activity, or indeed knows anything about this fire to contact Police immediately.”

North Wales Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed events to contact them on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote W078414. Alternatively contact the control room direct via the new web live chat.



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