Authorities are seeking assistance following a deliberate arson event in St Leonards, appealing to the...

Published: 12:53 pm March 24, 2024
Updated: 11:45 am October 8, 2025
Help Authorities Solve St Leonards Arson Case

Authorities are seeking assistance following a deliberate arson event in St Leonards, appealing to the public for any information related to two individuals captured on CCTV in the vicinity of the incident.

The deliberate ignition occurred outside a building on Bexhill Road, near its intersection with West Hill Road, around 3 am on Tuesday, March 12. Following the incident, both the fire service and police responded promptly.

The search is now on for two young men believed to be connected to the case, which is currently under the scrutiny of the Business Crime Team. The first individual is noted for his long hair, donning a leather jacket and dark trousers. His companion, also with long hair, was observed in a light-coloured tracksuit.

Sussex Police is urging anyone who can identify these individuals or who has additional CCTV footage from the time of the incident to come forward. Information can be submitted online or by calling 101, referencing serial 364 of 12/03.

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