Recycling bins torched during spate of arson attacks in Blackpool, prompting CCTV appeal

By Sean Gleaves
Published 22nd Dec 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 22nd Dec 2022, 15:46 BST
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Recycling bins were set alight in a spate of arson attacks in Blackpool, prompting Lancashire Police to issue a CCTV appeal.

The incidents happened in Ashfield Road on October 29, police said.

Officers said a man was spotted setting a recycling bin on fire before walking off during the night.

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Police want to speak to this man in connection with a spate of arson attacks in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)Police want to speak to this man in connection with a spate of arson attacks in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)
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Detectives on Wednesday (December 21) issued a CCTV image of a man they wanted to speak to in connection with the offence.

Anyone with information should call 101 or email PC Mason at [email protected], quoting LC-20221029-0370.