Arson Rampage in Gosport: Police Car and Four Other Vehicles Torched
A police car and four private vehicles were set ablaze in a shocking arson spree in Gosport on Sunday night, October 9, 2016.
Police Car Ignited Near Site of Fatal Dispute
The police vehicle erupted in flames just after 10pm on Foster Road, right on the town’s one-way system. This spot is chillingly close to where pensioner Roy Galvin, 69, was fatally involved in a dispute with a cyclist last month.
Fire crews from Gosport rushed to the scene, dousing the burning car with a high-pressure hose reel.
Four More Cars Torched Across Gosport
- 7.25pm: Grey Audi A3 on Foster Road
- 7.45pm: Grey Jeep Cherokee in Linden Grove
- 9.20pm: Silver Mercedes E280 on Foster Road
- 10.20pm: Ford Focus police car on Foster Road
Other vehicles parked across Foster Road, Anglesea Road, Linden Grove, and Alverstoke Road were also set ablaze, reportedly using lighter fluid. Firefighters battled the flames throughout the evening, putting out each blaze.
One Arrest Made After Witnesses Spot Suspect
Eyewitnesses saw the attacks unfold and reported a man being detained and loaded into a police van at the scene. Hampshire Police have confirmed an arrest and are currently questioning the individual.
“We are appealing for information about these incidents to come forward. Did you see or hear anything suspicious?” said Detective Constable Chris Hudson.
“If you have private CCTV footage from the area, please get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact DC Hudson at Fratton police station on 101 quoting incident 4416382073.
