Car Blaze Sparks Panic at HMP Winchester

A blue Citroen C1 was torched in the staff car park at HMP Winchester between 10 and 11pm on Sunday, June 19.

Vehicle Destroyed, Nearby Car Damaged

Firefighters rushed to the scene and doused the flames, but the Citroen was completely destroyed. The blaze also damaged a nearby car. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.

Police Hunt Witnesses to Arson Attack

Officers are appealing for anyone who saw suspicious activity around the staff car park to come forward. Were you nearby at the time? Did you spot anything unusual or have dashcam footage that could help?

Call police on 101 or report online at https://orlo.uk/fbjw5 quoting reference 44220244337. You can also phone anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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