Appeal following two arsons in Plymouth

Plymouth Police are seeking information from the public in relation to two recent arsons to local commercial premises which caused extensive damage.

The first incident occurred between 10.00pm and 10.30pm on Monday 26th October at a unit known as Woodworx2composite, within Plymouth Yacht Haven, Breakwater Road, in Plymouth.

The unit was an oak framed building which was completely destroyed during the fire.

It is believed a number of specialist woodworking tools were also stolen from the unit during the same incident.

On Monday 16th November sometime between, between 1am and 4am a similar arson occurred at a premise known as Carcheck in Broxton Drive, in Plymstock.

During the incident a silver Audi A4 estate vehicle was stolen from the unit and returned to the same unit before the fire commenced.

Although Investigating officers are keeping an open mind there is potential that the two arson incidents are linked

A 45 year old man from the Plymouth area has been arrested and has been released on bail until 5th January pending further enquiries.

Police are appealing for witnesses and in particular to anyone who saw a silver Audi being driven in suspicious circumstances during the early hours of Monday 16th November.

We would appeal for anyone who has any information regarding either incident to please contact Police on 101 quoting crime reference CR/079366/15 s or alternatively confidentially through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org