Car torched in Lancing in ‘dangerous’ act

A red Toyota was set alight in Lancing in what police called a ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ act.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Nov 2015, 11:17 BST

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At about 6pm on Monday, November 9, a red Toyota Starlet, belonging to a local resident, was set alight and seriously damaged while parked in Sompting Road, Lancing.

Sussex Police are seeking witnesses to the incident.

PC Matt Welch said: “From our enquiries so far there is no obvious motive for this isolated but dangerous and irresponsible incident.

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“If you saw what happened or have any other information please get in touch with us via [email protected] or call 101, quoting serial 1244 of 09/11.

“You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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